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Due to its longevity and resilience, installing hardwood flooring can increase property value by 2.5%. To extend the life expectancy of the investment, professional maintenance is required. To eliminate signs of wear, technicians can refinish hardwood flooring. The following overview discusses the importance of refinishing the surface and what you can expect while work is underway.

Why Hardwood Flooring Is Refinished 

As hardwood is porous, sealants are applied to repel moisture and prevent water damage. The coatings also add a glossy sheen to surfaces and protect against fading, scuffs, and scratches. With constant foot traffic, the finish can break down over time, exposing hardwood underneath to damage. Refinishing involves scraping off the worn sealants, buffing or sanding out imperfections, and applying new coatings to restore the appearance of hardwood flooring and prevent damage.   

How the Process Works

hardwood flooringFor minimal wear to the topcoat, hardwood flooring contractors will use buffing machines to remove scrapes and nicks in the surface. Then, they’ll apply a coat of polyurethane or low-VOC, water-based finish. This refinishing technique only works if the surface hasn’t been waxed.

If you have waxed floors or damage extends to the hardwood underneath the finish, technicians will use a drum sander with various grits to strip floors down to the bare wood. This is done to remove old coatings and deep nicks and scratches on the boards. Technicians then apply several coats of the finish. They can also use stains to change flooring color.

How Long Results Last 

After floors are refinished, homeowners should wait eight to 12 years before the service is needed again. Caring for floors is the best way to maintain the appearance and quality. This includes wiping up spills immediately so moisture doesn’t corrode the finish, taking off shoes to prevent scratches, and using a dry mop to remove abrasive particles. 

 

 

If you’ve never refinished floors or are due for the service, contact the professionals at General's Hardwood Flooring in Webster, NY. Serving clients in Rochester, NY, for over 16 years, the fully licensed and insured technicians will provide flooring repairs and maintenance to help your investments last a lifetime. To schedule an appointment, call (585) 303-5704. Visit their website to see photos of completed work. 

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