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.

worn-out hardwood floor

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 other major structural damage is a sign that you’ll need replacement.  

The Pros and Cons of Refinishing

Refinishing is a relatively easy way to deal with issues like gouges, minor dents, and scratches.

You can keep the same floor while updating the texture and color of it. It just restores and repairs your floor and gives it a clean look. The cost of basic refinishing and sanding is around $2 to $5 per square foot.

However, it doesn’t work for all issues like buckling and splinters. Refinishing process is very dirty, dusty, and sometimes noisy process, which can make living in the same space hard.

Pros and Cons of Replacement

Replacing the hardwood floor can give a completely new look to your house. You can choose new styles, designs, and technologies. Replacement is great if your hardwood floor is extremely damaged with major dents, water damage, or termites.

On the other hand, you’re take a risk with changing the design and the cost. Replacement is expensive. Hardwood floor material will cost you around $2 per square foot, if you’re lucky. That doesn’t include labor and other overhead costs.  

A person repairing hardwood floor with tools.

It is best to hire a professional to examine the condition of your hardwood floor. So, what are you waiting for? Call ABC Floor Sanding and Refinishing today at 877-222-3566 for hardwood floor refinishing in Ontario. 


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