When something goes wrong with the wood flooring in a home, a lot of people’s first instinct is to replace the entire thing. However, this can often be the most costly option when compared to doing some basic wood floor repair. In fact, here is how some proper wood floor repair can often be a way to avoid having to go through the process of repairing your floor entirely.
Repairing Scratches
Even the most durable wood floor materials will suffer some scratches every now and then. When this happens, it is relatively easy to get them sufficiently removed without needing to go through replacing your floor. This simple process involves sanding the areas where there are evident scratches and then following it up with a coat of wax.
Restore your hardwood floors with a good deep cleaning.
You’ll just want to make sure that you are only sanding in the same direction as the grain and that you’re not trying to use wax on a type of wood that it should not be used.
Fixing Gouges or Dents
If the dents or gouges are rather shallow, then you might be able to do some effective wood floor repair by simply adding a few drops of water to the area so the moisture is able to swell the wood back to its original size. But if the dents and gouges are a bit bigger, then this might require the use of a wood floor filler.
Repairing Water Damage
When wood floors suffer water damage, it is important that this is taken care of right away. You should be able to deal with this issue by sanding down the area, followed up with some bleach and some wood stain to help it blend into the rest of the floor.
By performing this basic wood floor repair, you can avoid replacing your floor for many years. But whether you decide to get your current floor repaired or have it replaced, make sure to schedule your free consultation at T & G Flooring.