How Often You Need To Refinish Your Hardwood Flooring

Refinishing hardwood floors in your home is, without a doubt, similar to getting a facelift; it’s renewing, making everything look fresh and new. In most situations, refinishing is less expensive than replacing. Also, because wood is a natural product, natural differences are a large part of its charm, and when refinishing hardwood floors, these can be emphasized. It’s all part of the wood’s and house’s charm.

When should you refinish your floors?

It’s highly recommended that you check the age and thickness of your hardwood floors.  A solid wood plank is about ¾ thickness and will likely need to be refinished four to six times during their lifespan. Some hardwood floors are about ¼ inches thick, in this case if you decide to refinish your floors it could strip away traces of the floors. If you are unsure about how thick the wood might be, contact your nearest hardwood floor specialist and they will gladly help. Scratches, fading and discoloration, and water stain are all signs that your flooring might need to be refinished.

Scratches and Dents:

Scratches and Dents on hardwood happens, especially if you have your fur pets, or kids running inside. Refinishing hardwood floors can be a great way to remove surface scratches that aren’t deeply embedded in the wood.

Fading and Discoloration:

Direct sunlight can cause discoloration on your hardwood floors over time. Refinishing the floor near glass doors and windows will restore a uniform tint if it has faded or changed color.

Water Stains:

Water damage can be identified by stained floorboards. While most water stains can be avoided by quickly wiping up spills, unattended plumbing leaks, air conditioner drips, and pet accidents will damage hardwood in the long run. Refinishing is essential once these telltale stains appear to show and protect the clean wood beneath them.

For over a decade, Notorious Flooring has completed numerous hardwood flooring projects in Wilmington and Surrounding areas, ensuring floors are taken care of for years of enjoyment! We can provide you with a quick, free quote. You’ll be amazed by the results we can achieve with our hardwood floor refinishing services. Contact us today for a free-in home Estimate today.