Before having that old wood floor torn out and replaced at great expense, check out local wood refinishing services such as Anthony’s World of Floors. Many older wood floors are of a better quality wood than is apparent on first inspecting. A wood refinishing company representative can examine the floor to check on its thickness and general condition. If the floor can be successfully refinished, the homeowner will save a lot of money and still have a great-looking wood floor to enjoy.
Can It Be Refinished?
But, can that wood floor be refinished? Over the years, thousands of wood floors were covered with vinyl or carpeting for a new look. That new floor covering wore out and was replaced over and over. Now, wood floors are back in vogue, and homeowners are having the layers of flooring removed and replaced with new wood floors or refinished wood floors. Some floors can be easily sanded and refinished. Other wood floors have had fire or water damage or pet staining to the extent that they are not savable.
Wood floors that are covered with vinyl or tiles that have been glued on are the most challenge. The top flooring must be removed, then the glues need to be scraped and sanded off. After all that, the floor installer can tell if the remaining wood is savable. Many are. But, some were covered because they were stained and damaged beyond repair. Then there are the wood floors covered with carpet and padding. Here is where new homeowners find treasure in the form of wood floors in decent condition.
Once the carpet and pad are pulled up and disposed of and the tack strip on the outer edges of the room is removed, the carpet can often be sanded and refinished to like-new condition for a fraction of the cost of new wood flooring. Refinishing Hardwood Floors in Nassau County saves the homeowner money and is good for the environment. The homeowner can choose the color stain to be used for a modern look.
Even if the wood floor is beyond saving, it can act as a base for newer, thinner engineered wood floors. Click Here for more information on Refinishing Hardwood Floors in Nassau County.
