Time for a refinish?

Undoubtedly, one of the major reasons you or the original homeowner selected hardwood floors for your home is because of its longevity. With proper care and maintenance, hardwood floors can be revitalized many times through refinishing. Depending on your floor thickness and age, it may be time to refinish your floors. Whether moving into a new home or time for a home revamp, floor care is essential. Here are some signs that it’s time for refinish.

The #1 reason for a refinish is damage caused by dents and scratches. These types of damages are inevitable especially in a home with high traffic with children and pets. If treated in time, this will help avoid potentially deep embossing. Refinishing floors is a great effort in ensuring longevity for your floor.

The #2 reason is water damage. This is especially prominent with older floors because of weathered down floors . How do you know if your floors are water damaged? Oftentimes when a floor has become damaged due to water, it will turn a shade of grey and absorb any moisture. Once a floor board turns a shade of black around the outer perimeter, it’s time for a new flooring to be laid down.

#3 is fading. There are just some things you can’t avoid. Sun exposure is one of them. Oftentimes, flooring that is directly exposed to sunlight leads to noticeable discoloration. The effect that sunlight has on your hardwood floor all depends on what species it is. Some species of hardwood darken in color with prolonged sun exposure while others will lighten.

Unfortunately, some hardwood floors are beyond quick fixes. Dry, grimy floors with deep scratches and wide gaps are big indicators that it’s time to call the professionals. Ace Hardwood has years of expertise with refinishing and project touchups. We pride ourselves on the quality and we have worked for all the top builders in Austin and surrounding areas, and we would love to work for you! Please consider listing Ace Hardwood on all of your current and future bids