As hardwood floor refinishing contractors, we come across different kinds of projects, and each one presents its own set of challenges. For instance, if you consider this hardwood refinishing project in Chicago, it required a major overhaul to say the least, as you can make out from the images.
The problem
The flooring was cracked, chipped, and scratched in several places. Floors are the most frequently used portion of any home, and over the years it gets a lot of traffic from pets, children, guests, which not only leads to wear, but also food spills, dirt and dust accumulating in the cracks, infestation of mold and mildew, chemical stains, and so on. The corners were in a dilapidated condition as well. Getting down with a scrub and bucket of water will not help in this case. While hardwood flooring might not require that much of maintenance, there comes a time when flooring has to be refinished or replaced, even if you have installed the costliest material in the world.
Our solution
Refinishing wood is way harder than it sounds! The pictures clearly show the flooring had become blackened in a few places, so we had to ensure that the finished look would be even throughout the house. After sanding the surface, we removed the current varnish and stains, followed by smoothening the wood and ensuring it is flat, so as to prepare properly for stain and finish application. Apart from standard stain colors, we can mix and match a few to formulate unique tones and hues. We created a darker stain for the flooring than the one they had before, as we felt it would not only look better in terms of aesthetics, but do a more efficient job when it comes to maintenance.
The toughest part is the finishing process, after which, we declare the project as complete. Please note the cost of hardwood refinishing differs based on parameters like area of the house, damage, and so on.
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