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Hardwood floors add timeless beauty to nearly any space. However, they may not have the same stunning effect if they’re past their prime. To keep your home looking like new, use this guide to learn when to consider replacing your floors.

How to Tell You Need New Hardwood Floors

1. Gaps Between Floorboards

Wood floors and the base beneath them can expand, contract, and shift over time. With enough change, the boards may start to spread apart and create significant gaps that can’t be repaired. Getting them replaced will help you eliminate those gaps and create a smoother surface that looks better and is safer to walk on.

2. Weak Spots or Sagging

hardwood floorsWood can also start to rot or decay over time, creating weak or sagging floors that are uneven to walk on. This should only occur with floors that are very old, so if you notice the problem with newer flooring, you may need to address an underlying issue like a plumbing or roof leak. However, if your floors are older, replacing them may be all you need to do.

3. Water Damage

Wood tends to warp or rot when exposed to excessive water. Quality floors should be able to withstand the occasional spill, so you don’t need to get new floors every time water comes into contact with them. However, if you experience a major flood or if a leak goes unaddressed for a long period of time, you’ll probably need to have the flooring in that part of your home replaced in order to restore their strength and stability.

 

If you want to replace your hardwood floors, Enterprise Wholesale will help. Based in Coffee County, AL, the flooring contractor serves homeowners throughout the Wiregrass Area and the Florida Panhandle. Their products include engineered hardwoods, ceramic tile, stone, carpet, area rugs, and lighting fixtures. They also employ a skilled team of designers and installers to help you through every step of the process. Visit their website to view their selection of products and services, and call (334) 347-7033 to request an estimate.

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