Hardwood floors are a timeless addition to any home, offering both beauty and value. However, they do require regular maintenance to keep them looking their best, including the occasional need for sanding and refinishing. While many homeowners are tempted to tackle this task on their own, hardwood floor sanding is not something most people should attempt as a DIY project. The process requires experience and finesse to avoid damaging the hardwood with gouges, over sanding or uneven sanding, or even ruining the floor entirely by taking off too much of the surface. When sanding your floor, you should focus on sanding the center of the floor and work outward. Use a drum or orbital sander for the center and in the areas with the heaviest traffic. If you need to switch to hand-sanding for spots closest to the baseboards, use pads with the same-sized grit. Different-grit sandpaper will ruin the uniform look of the wood.
Instead of hand-sanding the edges, consider renting heavy-duty edging and corner sanders. After sanding, ensure no nails are exposed or above the wood. After sanding, make sure no floorboards came loose during the process. Nail down any loose boards and repeat the sanding process to smooth out the problem area.
One of the most common mistakes is gouging the wood, which occurs when the sander is left in one spot for too long or is used improperly.
These mistakes can lead to an uneven surface, reducing the floor’s aesthetic appeal and potentially its lifespan.
This can compromise the integrity of the floor, making it more susceptible to damage and reducing its longevity.
Let us take a look at them first. We could save you a lot of money by professionally sanding and refinishing them to look like new again. Quality hardwood floors can be vigorously sanded several times before they need to be reinstalled.
Sometimes shallow cuts and blemishes in the flooring don’t necessitate sanding the boards, and these marred imperfections can be hidden simply by applying fresh polyurethane onto the old surface. If you are concerned with the state of your floor and aren’t sure, Hardwood Rescue can help you decide.
At Hardwood Rescue NC we have the experience and knowledge necessary to assess whether your hardwood floor can withstand the sanding process and determine the best course of action to take.
Hardwood Rescue NC uses advanced equipment designed to minimize dust and reduce the risk of damaging the floor. We use the most recent technology in floor sanding to make sure your Raleigh floor is the best it can be
Hardwood Rescue NC employ techniques that ensure an even sanding process, avoiding the common pitfalls of DIY attempts.
Our goal is always to achieve a smooth, uniform finish that restores the floor’s natural beauty without compromising its integrity.
Address:
Morrisville, NC
Phone:
(919) 434-2460
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Hardwood Rescue is a full-service locally owned and operated hardwood flooring company proudly serving areas of North Carolina:
Raleigh | Durham | Chapel Hill | Apex | Cary | Morrisville | Holly Springs | Fuquay-Varina | Pittsboro | Wake Forest | Garner | Clayton | Knightdale | Wendell | Zebulon | Rolesville
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