Heavy traffic, dirty shoes, food spills and pet accidents are just a few of the abuses our floors suffer on a regular basis.
It's no wonder, then, that regardless of what they're covered with, most of us will likely need to refinish, recoat or replace at least one, if not all of them sometime during the life of our home.
Depending on the style and expanse, flooring costs can climb into the hundreds, if not thousands of dollars.
With that in mind, it's not a bad idea to treat the ground beneath our feet with a little more respect if we want to protect our investment and keep our floors looking their best.
Got Wood?
For many people, hardwood tops the list of desirable flooring. It's classic, durable, and looks beautiful; at least until the finish begins to look worn.
According to Rob Girard, owner of Mr. Hardwood, a hardwood floor installation, sanding, and refinishing company based in Rocky Hill, many polyurethane manufacturers recommend that, on average, hardwood floors get a recoating every five to eight years based on the amount of traffic in the house, along with other factors like how many pets and people are living there.
To optimize that time, Girard said to vacuum often and avoid wearing shoes in the house as they track in dirt and other corrosive particles that can ruin the finish.
It's no wonder, then, that regardless of what they're covered with, most of us will likely need to refinish, recoat or replace at least one, if not all of them sometime during the life of our home.
Depending on the style and expanse, flooring costs can climb into the hundreds, if not thousands of dollars.
With that in mind, it's not a bad idea to treat the ground beneath our feet with a little more respect if we want to protect our investment and keep our floors looking their best.
Got Wood?
For many people, hardwood tops the list of desirable flooring. It's classic, durable, and looks beautiful; at least until the finish begins to look worn.
According to Rob Girard, owner of Mr. Hardwood, a hardwood floor installation, sanding, and refinishing company based in Rocky Hill, many polyurethane manufacturers recommend that, on average, hardwood floors get a recoating every five to eight years based on the amount of traffic in the house, along with other factors like how many pets and people are living there.
To optimize that time, Girard said to vacuum often and avoid wearing shoes in the house as they track in dirt and other corrosive particles that can ruin the finish.
Read More: http://www.courant.com/features/home-garden/hc-cthome-treating-protecting-floors-20170608-story.html
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