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Can old hardwood floors be refinished?
If the scratches don’t go all the way through to the wood, you can scuff-sand your floors with a buffer and apply a fresh coat or two of finish. The hardwood floor refinishing process is easier and less expensive than sanding down to bare wood and takes less time. In a few hours, your floors will look as good as new.
When should you not refinish hardwood floors?
It’s commonly accepted that you refinish every seven to ten years. Important note: some hardwood is only 1/4 inches thick. In this case, a refinish could strip away all traces of the floor.
How much does it cost to refinish old wood floors?
Generally, the cost of refinishing hardwood floors is usually around $1,684. However, the cost can go as high as $2,500. Understandably, you’re probably wondering about the huge range in price. It is due to the several factors that affect your total costs.
What’s the easiest way to refinish hardwood floors?
Is it cheaper to replace hardwood floors or refinish them?
If portions of your hardwood are damaged (e.g. pet stains or minor water stains), you can replace these sections and when you refinish them and it will all look new. Even if you have this, it will still be less expensive then replacing the whole floor. Please note that this article may contain affiliate links.
What’s the best product to restore old wood floors?
Rejuvenate Wood Floor Restorer: This stuff is created to restore previously sealed old hardwood woods. It’s available in both satin and glossy finishes.
How often should I change the finish on my wood floor?
Once the finish is roughed up, we put on a water-based polyurethane, which can be recoated in 3 hours. Oil-based polys are cheaper, but each coat takes about 8 hours to dry. With either finish, we recommend a fresh coat every two years or whenever the floor looks worn.