Elegant Floors Blog

How to Decide if Dustless Floor Refinishing Is Right for You

If your hardwood floors have lost their shine or formed scuffs and scratches, it’s probably time to schedule hardwood floor refinishing. And fortunately for homeowners on a budget, a new cost-effective alternative has been developed that can help you achieve similar results at a lower cost: dustless floor refinishing. The question is, will dustless floor refinishing work on your floors? Or is it worth the extra money to stick with the real deal?

What to Expect from Your Wood Floor Refinishing Project

So it’s time to refinish your hardwood floors. But what can you expect from the project? And what can you do to prepare and stay stress-free as you plan and begin the process? We’ve outlined some tips to help you stay a step ahead and avoid too much hassle as you restore that fresh look to your wood floors.

Why Hardwood Floor Sanding Is Important

You’ve probably heard that wood floors should be refinished as they age to preserve that shiny new look you love. But is hardwood floor sanding really that important? Or is this an expense you can spare?

A Guide to Wood Floor Refinishing

So you’ve heard that you should have your floors refinished, or maybe you’ve just heard the term refinishing floating around. But what exactly does the process entail? What can you expect from a wood floor refinishing job and is it worth the expense? We’ve put together a basic guide to refinishing so you can get a better understanding of what’s being done to your floors and how it can help them look new again.

Why Are My Hardwood Floors Splitting?

If you’ve noticed splits in your hardwood floors, you’re probably a little distressed—especially if your floors are on the new side. And, unfortunately, that’s when hardwood floor splitting, also known as checking, is most likely to occur.

The question is why? And is wood floor restoration possible or is it too late? Hardwood floor splitting occurs because of excess moisture or humidity—but it can be linked to a number of different problems.