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Have you ever paid attention to just how much work the average contractor can get done in a day? They seem to work at lightning speed, but it's not because they are cutting corners. It's because they are experts, and in many cases, they are experts with a lot of experience. You could install cabinets, lay flooring, or wire a light fixture pretty quickly, too, if you had done it 500 times before! Because we really admire both the speed and dexterity with which contractors are able to work, we decided to write more about this topic for readers like you. You'll find those articles here.

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Three Signs Your Hardwood Floors Need to Be Refinished

25 May 2021
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Hardwood floors are one of the most appealing forms of flooring available on the market. Not only do they feel incredibly sturdy underfoot, but they also have a completely unique visual style that is unlike carpet, tiles, or linoleum. The only problem is that eventually all hardwood floors will bow to the pressures of time and start showing signs of wear and tear. This might be in a few years if the room gets a lot of traffic, or it could be a few decades if the room is more secluded. Here are a few ways to know you need refinish hardwood floor services.

Deep Scratches

Scratches are to be expected on hardwood and, to a certain extent, they can increase the character of the material. It lets you know the home has been lived in and it creates more of a personal connection. However, there is a difference between character and neglection and when you start to see deep scratches across the face of multiple boards of your hardwood floor then it is time to call for a refinish. A professional hardwood refinish will hide these scratches and make the floor look good as new.

Rough Surface

If you have worn off the finish of your hardwood floor then you will start to feel the actual wood underfoot, not the chemical sealant that should be there. Not only is this uncomfortable for your feet, but it is bad for the wood as well. The sealant or finish is there to protect the wood from water and other liquids from getting in and rotting the material. If you feel the rough surface you might find it unpleasant but bearable, but you should never put up with it. Get your hardwood floor resealed and refinished before you have to replace several large chunks due to rotting.

Stains

Stains are never a good look on any material and unfortunately, they can look impenetrable on timber. However, the truth is most stains are quite shallow, so all it takes is a bit of a sanding down and the wood will look good as new again. If you are tired of looking at that ugly splotch on your floor and you want to have it clean and fresh again then the only real way to do that is by refinishing it. Sanding the top surface is part of all refinishing jobs, which basically works like an eraser, wiping all the grime and muck away so it looks brand new.