Common Problems Refinishing Hardwood Floors

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Common problems refinishing hardwood floors.

Wood floor refinishing mistakes are pretty common. A floor can buckle because of a damp basement because of a flood or because the floor was installed when it was too dry. Protective finishes can wear off over time allowing them to become more susceptible to scratches dings and dents. Also by using large amounts of water or strong solvent based cleaners.

Situations differ but you may not be able to refinish your hardwood floor more than 10 times. Flooring experts estimate that hardwood floors can be sanded for refinishing up to 10 times depending on the thoroughness of the sanding and the level of wear and tear on the floor. Installation errors wood s natural tendency to swell with changes in humidity and long term wear and tear can all cause unsightly conditions that detract from a hardwood floor s appeal. But even with these benefits hardwood flooring is not maintenance free.

When wood flooring becomes too moist it can expand to the point that it lifts off the subfloor moves door frames and pops trim from the wall. These are the most common forms of hardwood floor damage and by far the easiest to fix. Excessive and early wear this is often caused by using improper cleaning products on the finishes that do not thoroughly clean the floor and remove grit. Store and dispose of oil soaked rags properly.