Saturday, June 21, 2014

Professional Hardwood Floor Refinishing Is Best Left To The Professionals

By Sherry Gross


There can be no doubt that wooden flooring offers benefit no other material can offer. It is beautiful and elegant. It lasts much longer than any other surface and it is relatively easy to clean and to maintain. As an added bonus, when it becomes damaged it is possible to simply repair the damage through hardwood floor refinishing. Most other material will have to be replaced.

When it is time to do some maintenance on wooden flooring it is necessary to decide whether it can be done personally or whether it would be better to hire a professional. Even do it yourself aficionados often leave this type of job to those that are both experienced and qualified to do it. There is a need for specialist equipment and there are a number of things that require special skills.

Any person that takes on this type of job personally should understand that there are undesirable consequences that would be difficult to correct. When sanding, it is easy to make a mistake and to cause damage to the surface. During the staining process, uneven streaks will show up and they are very difficult to correct. Overlapping stain marks are also common and they are equally difficult to fix.

Because damage to wooden flooring can be very difficult and even expensive to repair it is very important to hire a contractor that has experience in this type of job. They must also have the correct equipment and they must be able to provide references. Too many consumers are embarrassed to ask for references. In addition, a written quotation should be given and the contractor must be willing to provide a warranty.

Home owners also need to keep in mind that this type of job can be disrupting. It is therefore necessary to make sure that the chosen contractor will be able to complete the task within the time frame promised. It is also necessary to make sure whether the contractor will take responsibility for cleaning the premises as part of the agreement to redo the flooring.

Those that decide to do the job themselves should remember that it is vital to complete each area in a single day. Once the floor has been sanded it is vulnerable to moisture absorption. That is why it has to be sealed and stained immediately. It is also important to rather hire professional equipment that can limit the amount of dust rather than using DIY tools.

Choosing the correct type of finish is important too. Most professionals use either oil or water based polyurethane. This type of finish is excellent for areas that carry high traffic or that are exposed to moisture. Varnish can also be used. It is available in a wide variety of lusters and it is easy to repair small marks and nicks. Penetrating sealer is also popular, but it is less durable than the other two options.

Homes featuring wooden flooring exude style and beauty. These floors are easily cleaned and they need only occasional maintenance. When maintenance is due, however, the use of professionals is strongly recommended. Wood blend in with all types of furniture and fittings and decorators therefore love them. Areas experiencing high traffic are easily protected with rugs or runners.




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