Elegant Floors Blog

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.

Wood Floor Renovation Ideas

Looking for a way to make our home look newer? Wood floor renovations can make any room sparkle with sophistication and elegance, giving your indoor space that updated look you want without breaking the bank in the process.

Buffing Hardwood Floors

New hardwood floors have a shiny, polished look that adds elegance and sophistication to any room design. But over time, the shine can start to wear away, leaving you with scrached, dirty, dull flooring and memories of a once beautiful floor. By buffing hardwood floors, you can bring beauty back to your flooring without the more expensive costs of a replacement.

Squeaky Hardwood Floors

Squeaky hardwood floors can annoy you to no end. It can leave you embarrassed to show guests through your home and serve as the last straw on a bad day. But even more than the annoyance, it can also cause you to wonder if there’s a bigger problem with the hardwood floors you’ve invested so much in. Will the squeaking get worst? Do you have a deeper problem affecting the flooring you once took pride in?