Despite its beauty, hardwood flooring can sometimes become damaged and in need
of some TLC. Fortunately, Wheeler's Flooring America has all the knowledge and training
needed when it comes to making your wood floors look brand new.
Scratching, splintering and buckling are all common problems that can
occur to wood flooring over time. Scratches often need to be sanded with appropriate sandpaper, filled
with wood paste and allowed to dry for at least a day. After which, the
scratched areas will need to be sanded again and then treated with a
finish that matches the floor's color. This can be a very time consuming
process.
Splintering on the other hand, can sometimes be repaired but often
requires the damaged floor be replaced. The splintered piece of flooring
needs to be lifted, the splinter needs to be glued on to the wooden
plank, the plank needs to be re-glued to the floor and then refinished
completely. For this reason, it is sometimes best to just replace the
plank entirely.
Lastly, buckling of a hardwood flooring happens because moisture causes the floor
boards to expand. This requires extensive repairs and replacement of
floor boards. This is something that should absolutely be left to a professional company since it requires a great deal of knowledge and experience.
Dealing with damaged hardwood flooring can be frustrating, however, repairing
it is worthwhile so that you can enjoy its beauty for decades to come.
To contact a flooring specialist,
Wheeler's Flooring America
831-424-1839
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