Like all natural products, hardwood floors do not last forever and can undergo changes from hot and cold temperatures. Cracks are a common result in wood floors when temperatures change from hot to cold and vice versa. However, sealing any cracks you see if your wood floors can prevent the damage from getting bigger and spreading across your floor.
Follow these steps to seal your floors and prevent cracking:
Examine your wood floors. If the crack comes from random damage to the plank, it can be sealed.
Clean out the crack. Use a broom or vacuum to remove any dirt or debris that may have found a home in the crack.
Use epoxy or wood filler to apply to the crack with a putty knife.
Wait for the filler to dry completely and sand the surface to match the consistency of the entire floor.
Apply wood stain to the crack and wait for it to dry. If needed, add wax and buff to a shine.
For additional crack sealing instructions take a look at this article from HomeGuides.
Remember, hardwood floors won’t last forever and require some maintenance over its lifespan. To find out how to keep your wood floors looking pristine, or for repair or replacement, give the wood flooring experts at Hall Flooring a call today!Labels: hall flooring, hardwood floor maintenance, hardwood flooring, hardwood flooring fairfield, hardwood flooring long island, hardwood flooring queens, Sealing Wood Floors, wood flooring distributors
