Hardwood

Sanding and refinishing hardwood floors can seem difficult for homeowners in Marin and Sonoma counties that haven’t done or seen it before. There are many steps involved in sanding and preparing newly installed or pre-existing wood floors. Our hardwood flooring experts believe passionately in educating our clients about best practices, so that they can save money and time on floor installation, refinishing, and maintenance. Maybe you’ve considered refinishing your wood floors, but you’ve been putting off the project because you have heard that it’s messy. Or perhaps you’ve been dealing with other, more pressing remodeling projects in your home. But, the sooner you deal with the refinishing project, the better. Here’s why:

• You can make an old, gritty floor look beautiful and almost new again;
• You can reduce maintenance/replacement costs;
• You can improve the aesthetic quality of the room, making it more livable and increasing the value of the property;
• You can reduce the likelihood that the wood might splinter (and slice open someone’s bare foot!) or break down and become a harbor for pests like termites.

Unless you have vast experience–and the right tools and helpers–hardwood floor refinishing is not a job you should do on your own. It’s energy and time-intensive.The multi-step process needs to be done precisely, or you could set the stage for a headache-inducing “redo” of the job. You could even hurt yourself in the process. For instance, if you don’t use proper ventilation when you sand, you will aerosolize tiny particles of organic compounds into your ventilation system. This micro-grit can then cause create breathing problems and also coat your cabinets and appliances with filmy dust. Refinishing hardwood floors takes time, patience, and the proper tools and techniques, but the results can be extraordinary. The professional team here at Eternal Floors & Carpentry can help you complete your project on time, on spec, and on budget. We can give you the tips and tools you need to keep your floors looking beautiful. Contact us today to get your free estimate.