Hardwood flooring is a great option if you want an alternative to carpet or tile. It comes in many different types of wood and sizes of planks. Another option that you get to choose from is the color of the stain that is used before the pieces of wood are sealed. Hardwood floors can last a long time as long as they are taken care of. This is done by being sure that you are careful with the furniture that slides around on the floors. You also want to stay on top of cleaning the floors to be sure that the stains don’t settle in. When they start to look dingy and not as shiny and beautiful as they once were you don’t need to have them replaced? You can have them refinished!
Leading Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning outlines the process that it takes to refinish your hardwood floors.
Start with Sanding Down the Original Finish on Your Hardwood Floors
This is the most important part to making sure that the new finish sets nice and smooth. The sanding process is difficult and needs to be done by a professional with some experience in refinishing hardwood. If this is done incorrectly it can damage the floors so they cannot be repaired. The sanding down process us usually done in a few stages. The grit count on the sandpaper decreases more and more as the process goes on. The sanding will remove the finish and the stain that is currently on the wood. At the end of this process you will need to come and do some major cleanup. The dust from sanding will end up landing on all the surfaces in the home. You will need to be sure that the dust is all removed and cleaned so that the stain will go on smoothly.
The Next Step is to Stain the Hardwood with a Color That You Choose
The stain will end up being the color of the wood that is on the floor. The stain comes in many different levels of color from dark to light. You can choose the color that you want and then a professional will apply the stain in the direction of the wood grain. Make sure that you choose a color that is close to what it was originally or something a level darker. The stain can be difficult to apply so hiring a professional to do it for you is the best way to make sure that it is done right.
The Last Step is to Seal the Hardwood Floors
The last step is what will seal in the color and smoothness of the floors. It will also seal it from being damaged by water or liquid spills that may come into contact with the floor. The sealant is also a way to add some shine to the floors at the level that you want it.
