Refinishing vs. Replacement: What Your Hardwood Flooring Needs
One of the many reasons for choosing hardwood flooring is the elegant and classic look it gives to your home. One of the major benefits of hardwood flooring is its ability to restore, refinish, and last decades. However, just like any other part of your home, your hardwood floor may face some wear and tear. Depending on what kinds of issues your flooring has, you’ll need to choose between refinishing and replacement. Here’s how to assess and make that decision. The Level of Damage First, you need to assess the kind of damage you’re looking at. Improper cleaning and lack of maintenance can make your hardwood floor look worn out. But in reality, it's just dirt that makes it look that way. It’s better to deep clean your flooring to see if this can make a difference. If it remains the same, and you can see scratches, scuffs, visible foot traffic patterns, discoloration, and dents—you may have get it refinished. However, major gouges, water damage, splitting, large dents, buckling, or