Professional Wood Flooring Installation & Restoration Contractors in Yonkers, NY

Can Hardwood Floors Be Repaired? (Part 2) Direct sunlight can become devastating to hardwood floors over time. There are many ways to prevent this, but once the damage is done, the floors will most likely need to be refinished. Most floors will need refinishing every 7 to 10 years. If a floor section experiences heavy foot traffic, this number can be bumped up sooner. General wear and tear are to be expected, and the benefit of having hardwood floors is that a thin layer can be sanded off, and the floors can be restored to look brand new! When the floor is affected by moisture problems, time is essential to avoid replacing large sections of flooring entirely. When it begins buckling, cupping, or warping due to prolonged exposure to moisture, the floors can be saved by first addressing the moisture issue and then refinishing or reinstalling the hardwood. However, once a section of the floor has been exposed to moisture for a prolonged period, completely replacing the floor is often what can be expected. There are, however, some issues that a hardwood floor owner can experience that cannot be repaired. These are the most common issues that can occur that would require all affected areas to be removed and replaced. There is a possibility that minor damage caused by termites can be repaired on wood floors. However, hardwood floors damaged by termites will need to be replaced in most cases.