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Hardwood floor is a great investment
and an asset to any home. Wood flooring, when properly taken care, can
last as many as 100 years.
Hardwood flooring should be refinished
at least one time in their time lifetime. There are many reasons to do this, but mainly it is a proactive step in protecting your investment. Often people decide to refinish their wood floors to eliminate scratches, stains and
dents. Some of these minor issues can be fixed individually but over time the floor will not be able to withstand damage from traffic. At this point refinishing and protecting the floor is a good idea.
Refinished hardwood floor can also help update the look of a home, allowing for changes in
color and style to any room. It does not matter if your goal is to update a space for the purpose of selling or a redecorating project, refinishing your floor can create a completely different look and feel in a room.
Refinishing do it yourself projects can be a big undertaking
for people. It is always advised to get assistance from a professional to insure that the floor is not damaged. When it comes to sanding and staining, it takes a professional with years of experience to do the job right and when done incorrectly can destroy even the best hardwood floor.
There are tools available and new advancements in refinishing products in recent years. Time spent away from your home has drastically reduced with some of the new products, and they are also
safer; allowing residents to have peace of mind knowing the quality of air
after a refinishing project is much better for them and their families. When you start refinishing your hardwood floors ask the contractor working on the project what type of products they use and do some extra research about the options of available to you. Take advantage of the VOC Free and LOW VOC products on the market and get informed.
Here at Chicagoland Pro we use a Bona
refinishing products that has a LOW VOC count and has almost half the drying time compared to traditional products. We are proud to use Bona, as it
not only is healthier for our clients but also safer for our staff.
Refinishing floors in your home can be
done for a number of reasons. Updating the style or redecorating, protecting your hardwood flooring or simply getting ready to sell your home. Before
starting this project it is always important to get in touch with your local
hardwood floor professional and get their help in deciding how best to proceed.
Some people may find that they may be able to complete the project on their
own, but could use some assistance working out a plan and getting a
professional opinion. Other people may benefit from having an experienced professional refinish their
floor. Either way there is help our there.