Hardwood floor refinishing
Hardwood floors are sturdy, but they are not impervious to normal wear from foot traffic, furniture movement, and the elements. Bringing the beauty back out of your worn floors is simple with professional hardwood sanding and refinishing services from Carlson's Flooring! Homeowners of San Antonio, Bulverde and Springbranch can find local service providers to make their living spaces more comfortable and attractive at fair rates. Flexible scheduling makes it easy for you to set an appointment with one of our consultants even with a busy schedule. You can set appointments online or by phone from the comfort of your home. When it comes to making the services you need affordable and easy to access, we are there for you with everything you need!
Don't replace it, sand and finish it
After a few years of heavy foot traffic, moving furniture, and other wear factors, your hardwood floors will start to look dull and dingy. Before you begin making arrangements to replace the shabby spots on your floors, consider the fact that a proper sanding and refinishing job can be the answer. You can bring hardwood floors that do not have significant damage to them back to the high polish and luster that they had when they were first installed. Your floors might be improved significantly by our sanding and refinishing work if:
- There are no warps, holes, or gouges that go beyond the surface. A scuffed surface is easy to fix, but a floor with a large hole or dozens of badly warped spots might not change even with sanding and refinishing. We suggest organizing a consultation with our inspectors to assess any damages that seem serious.
- Your floors were properly installed. A properly installed hardwood floor can still get worn down, but will be relatively simple to sand and refinish due to its sturdy construction. A badly leveled floor or a weak subfloor can give under the stress of sanding and become a larger (and more expensive!) problem.
When is it time to sand and refinish your floors?
Now that you have determined whether or not your floors need replacement, how can you tell if you need to have your flooring sanded and refinished right away, or if it can be put off? Allow us to help! The following signs can be used to identify whether or not you need to sand and refinish your hardwood:
- Water absorbs into the wood rather than sitting on the surface. This can be a clear sign that your floors need to be sanded and refinished, because it indicates that the sealing that is meant to keep your hardwood safe has worn away. Moisture can be incredibly damaging to this material, as it makes it swell and shift from within, so the seal is important! Replacing it on occasion will keep your floors safe and looking beautiful. To test this, pour a tablespoon of water onto the floor and see if it absorbs directly into the wood or if it sits on the surface. Water that absorbs quickly shows a weak floor that needs to be resealed.
- The floor surface measures less than ¾ an inch thick. You can test this easily by using a business card between the spaces where the floor is uneven to mark the height. Slide the business card between the floorboards, mark the line with a pencil and measure it. If it falls below ¾, call one of our professionals to have your floors professionally sanded and refinished to avoid any permanent damage.
When is it time to sand and refinish your floors?
Now that you have determined whether or not your floors need replacement, how can you tell if you need to have your flooring sanded and refinished right away, or if it can be put off? Allow us to help! The following signs can be used to identify whether or not you need to sand and refinish your hardwood:
- Water absorbs into the wood rather than sitting on the surface. This can be a clear sign that your floors need to be sanded and refinished, because it indicates that the sealing that is meant to keep your hardwood safe has worn away. Moisture can be incredibly damaging to this material, as it makes it swell and shift from within, so the seal is important! Replacing it on occasion will keep your floors safe and looking beautiful. To test this, pour a tablespoon of water onto the floor and see if it absorbs directly into the wood or if it sits on the surface. Water that absorbs quickly shows a weak floor that needs to be resealed.
- The floor surface measures less than ¾ an inch thick. You can test this easily by using a business card between the spaces where the floor is uneven to mark the height. Slide the business card between the floorboards, mark the line with a pencil and measure it. If it falls below ¾, call one of our professionals to have your floors professionally sanded and refinished to avoid any permanent damage.
