Hardwood refinishing is an essential part of wood care

If you have hardwood flooring, you're sure to need hardwood refinishing services at some point due to this materials longevity. It’s not only a great way to bring your floors back to a beautiful new look again, but it also adds decades to the material’s lifespan. While it’s only necessary to refinish your floors every few decades, it's one of the essential parts of your wood care.

Hardwood has one of the most extended lifespans in the flooring industry, offering more than 100 years with proper care and maintenance. However, the refinishing process helps it reach that lengthy lifespan by stripping away wear and abuse when necessary. You can even opt to change your finish and stain color at the service time to appear like a fresh new flooring installation.

Your flooring professionals can tell you once an assessment of your floors is made, whether you need a partial or a complete refinish. In some cases, only the areas of heaviest traffic will need refinishing if the rest of the floor's finish is in top condition. However, if there is extensive wear or fading, a complete refinish is likely the best option to avoid discrepancies in appearance afterward.

Both solid and engineered floors can be refinished, but there are some things to consider first. Solid flooring can be refinished several times because it's a single piece of natural wood, through and through. Engineered flooring is a veneer attached to plywood layers, so these floors can only be refinished as many times as the top surface will allow, based on its thickness.

Since the refinishing process can be extensive, you may want to schedule to be away from your home during the process. It’s also easier to keep your children and pets out of harm’s way and avoid the dust that can sometimes be created. If you have more questions about the process, be sure to contact us at your convenience.