Things To Be Mindful Of Before Refinishing Your Floors

When it comes to hardwood floors, the downside is that they tend to get a tad dingy over time. Generally, hardwood floors have a long lifetime – almost 20 years but heavy usage can scratch the floor; it can get dull to the point of looking unkempt. And that’s all the more reason for you to sand it but before you do so, there are a few thing s that you may need to consider such as whether your floors have the requisite 1/32 inch of wood on the top. For your sanding to be effective, you would need the same. There are a few other points that you would want to consider when it comes to refinishing your floors – they happen to be listed below, so check them out.

• Dust control: When it comes to sanding, you should know that the room is bound to be covered with dust – as a result of the process. No matter how professional the contractor turns out to be, controlling the dust or preventing it altogether is next to impossible. That’s why you may want to remove all the furniture from the room that’s being sanded. It should be obvious that you would not be able to use the room in question for a few days and you may want to take additional measures to keep your kids and pets out of the room as well. You can search online for dust-free floor sanding for additional tips as well as suggestions.

• Check the background: Before you hire the first contractor that you come across, you would be advised to check out the contractor and his company. You may want to find out if they have the requisite experience and expertise to handle hardwood floors. You may also want to check their license and find out if it is current as well as any customer reviews that had been posted online. This should give you a good idea about the contractor, and you can then make an informed decision as to whether you want to proceed with this particular contractor or not. Just Google floor sanding and the SERPS should list out all the local contractors who handle floor sanding.

• Polyurethane: Chances are that your contractor would be using polyurethane, as part of the sanding process. The downside is that polyurethane smells and chances are that the smell would most likely pervade your entire home. Given this, you may want to vacate your home for a few days, while the sanding process takes place. Remember that after the sanding process is complete, your wooden floors would have to be treated as well with varnish, sealant, and the proper finish. Essentially, this means that you cannot use your floors for a few days which is why you may want to vacate your home while sanding is underway.

• Homestay: If you plan to stay around, while the sanding process is being carried out in the other room, then there are a few things that you need to be aware about. Sanding the floor is not a quiet process, and it can make a din which is something that you would have to get used to. And apart from this, there are the all-pervasive smells of the stain as well as polyurethane, to deal with. Moreover, despite any extra care or preventive measures that you may take, dust is bound to spread across all the rooms. So if you suffer from chronic dust allergy, then you would be well advised to stay away from your home until the sanding process and treatment are complete.

These are some of the essential tips and suggestions that you may want to review before you start refinishing your floors. And when it comes to selecting a contractor, make a point to check out the fine details. You may also want to sign an agreement with the, and get a copy as well – which makes them liable for any damages incurred during the sanding process. 

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