Keeping your hardwood flooring looking perfect every single day can be a daunting task — simply because there’s a ton of foot traffic and well, you’re not able to be there to wipe up everything as it happens. However with the reality of this comes a solution for those who are looking to do a bit of restoration on their old hardwood floors, without a ton of work involved. We’ve compiled a few things you can do below which are great assets to have when it comes to your floors at home.
Refinishing
This is perhaps one of the most popular options for solid hardwood flooring. When the years pass and the sunlight hits the planks, it certainly can knock a bit of luster out of the wood itself. An easy process is to have the floors sanded, and apply a new finish. By doing this, you’re effectively taking the top layer off, and adding a new one which will restore the shine to it’s day one look, or create an entirely new look to complement your home.
Cracks
Filling in cracks is also another easy way to change the look. If you’re seeing separation in the wood or cracks and scratches due to ear, you’ve got a few options. One is wood filler, which can be applied, sanded, and finished with the same finish the rest of the floor has. The other option for separation is to take a thin piece of rope, and soak it in the finish of your flooring. When it dries, wedge it between the planks for a seamless transition between planks — gaps be gone!
Of course, to do any of this, you’re going to need the right supplies — and when you do, make sure you’re grabbing them from someone who has what you need in stock all the time. With a number of locations around the tri-state area, Hall Flooring is your go-to place for all things flooring!
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