A scratch here. A squeak there. Hardwood flooring can transform just about any room of your home into an elegant oasis, but it can quickly become an eye - or ear- sore as it ages. Even though hardwood is a preferred option for high-traffic areas of the home, it’s bound to gather some nicks, dings and stains. But you don’t have to tear your hair out every time you notice a small imperfection - read below for three fast fixes.
Quiet The Squeaks: we all know how unpleasant the sound of a squeaky wood floor can be. To this the problem once and for all, drill a 1/16-inch pilot hole in the floorboard at an angle. When you hit the subfloor stop drilling and hammer a 6d finish nail into the hole. Recess the head using a nailset and then fill it with wood putty.
Suppress Scratches: even the hardest wood flooring options can endure scratches over time. It’s best practice to touch up scratches as soon as you notice them. To do so, use a stain-filled marker that matches the color of your floor.
Fill The Gaps: notice large gaps in between the boards? It’s especially common this time of year when the weather is cold and there is less moisture in the air. You can use a small piece of rope to fill the gaps, just be sure to stain it the same color as the floor.
Have additional wood flooring questions or concerns? Contact the experts in wood flooring in the tri-state area at Hall Flooring today!Labels: flooring maintenance, hall flooring, hardwood floor tips, hardwood flooring suffolk county, wood floor fixes, wood floor tips, wood flooring nassau county
