Hardwood flooring is one of the most popular options in homes. It’s beautiful, lasts a long time, and is even hypoallergenic. However, over time, a wood floor can start to look less than its best. Then it’s time to consider Wood Flooring Refinishing in NYC. Many floors can be fixed with refinishing for a lot less than it would cost to replace the flooring.
Possible Fixes
Floors that have scratches or holes, squeak a bit, or have some stains can often be fixed with repairs and refinishing. Wood Floor Refinishing in NYC can be done about six or seven times on most wood floors, depending on the thickness of the original board. A thin layer of wood is removed along with the coating, then two to three layers of new finish are applied to get the floor looking almost as good as new. Don’t expect it to look brand new, and know that some stains may not fully come out. If the flooring originally had a stain applied to change the color, a new coat will need to be added before the finish to have the floors looking the same as they did before.
Cost Considerations
Getting a wood floor refinished will cost between $3 and $7 per square foot, and this cost will increase by about 50 percent if you need a coat of stain applied as well. If the damage to the floor is relatively minor, such as some scratches that aren’t very deep, you could save money by having the flooring professionals screen and apply a new finish, which just removes some of the original finish but not any of the wood. This means there will be no need to reapply stain and cuts the cost by about half.
Replacement
In some cases, replacing the floor is necessary. If the boards move around a lot or there are issues with the subfloor that need to be taken care of, refinishing isn’t going to solve the problem. Also, if a floor has already been refinished a number of times, there may not be enough wood left to do so again.
Contact New York Wood Flooring for more information. They can help you with your wood floor refinishing project or with purchasing a new wood floor.
