Wooden floors are becoming increasingly more popular by homeowners, businesses and also home builders. This is not only because of wooden floors being more cost-effective, but also because they are attractive and durable. Wooden floors can be used in all types of homes and businesses, making wooden floors extremely versatile.

Another advantage of having a wooden floor is that when they begin to scratch and scuff, you can easily restore them to their natural beauty. This can be achieved by sanding and polishing the wooden floor. Also, when you hire a professional company, like Timberwolf, your floor can be made to look as good as new and the company will be able to bring out the qualities and features of the original wood. This is why we would recommend hiring a professional company when you decide sanding your wooden floor is the best option.

What Are The Advantages of Sanding Your Wooden Floor?

There are many advantages to sanding your wooden floor. We have listed a few below:

It is more cost-effective to have your wooden floor sanded than it is to replace the whole floor.

Sanding your wooden floor will make your floor stain-proof and makes the wood resistant from moisture.

Dust mites and smell are unable to be harboured in freshly sanded wooden floors. This is because wooden floors are easily cleaned.

A wooden floor allows your floor to maintain ideal temperatures, in both Summer and Winter.

Sanding your floor will improve its durability.

Sanding will maintain the beauty of any wooden floor.

You will add strength to your floor.

A sanded floor will look even, smooth and clean. It will also have a healthy-looking shine to it, making any room look attractive and eye-catching.

Sanded Floors Versus Laminated Floors

It is a popular belief that is cheaper to laminate wooden floors rather than restoring the original wooden floor. However, this belief is wrong! A good, high-quality floor lamination actually costs almost as much as having a wooden floor sanded. Floor lamination will also reduce the value of your home and will not look as attractive as the original wooden floor. A laminated floor isn't as resistant to moisture as a sanded floor. This means that the laminate floor will not last as long as a wooden floor. This could actually mean you end up spending more money in the long run as you may end up having to replace the laminate sooner. A well, looked after newly sanded floor can last for years to come, meaning that floor sanding is more advantageous over a laminated floor.

Sanding A Wooden Floor Versus Replacing The Floor

Sanding your existing wooden floor is also a better option when the wood begins to scratch and scuff. When you compare the difference between a new hardwood floor and a newly sanded floor, it is hard to tell the difference between the two. When considering whether to replace the whole floor or to sand your current floor, you need to think about the cost difference between the two options. Replacing the old floor is much more expensive than floor sanding your old wood. If you decide to replace the whole floor you need to pay for the original floor to be removed and then replaced. With floor sanding, all you need to do is contact a professional floor sanding company who will come out and assess your floor. They will then sand, treat and polish your original floor. Professional sanding can breath a breathe of fresh air to a tired, worn-out wooden floor.

Another advantage floor sanding has over replacing the floor is the amount of disruption you will experience. If you use a floor sanding company, like Timberwolf, that uses dust-free machinery, the project will take a shorter amount of time. This is because using dust-free technologies reduces the amount of dust created by floor sanding. The machinery we use will also reduce the chance of damaging the wooden as we sand the wood.

Replacing the floor could actually lose the original value and also takes away the original features out of the floor. Sanding your floor is much more efficient, as old floors are more durable than a new wooden floor. Again, this will save you money in the long run as a sanded floor needs less maintenance than a new wooden floor.

Maintenance Of A Wooden Floor

Sanding your wooden floor will help your floor last for years to come. However, you do need to look after it carefully after the floor sanding process. It is important to keep in mind that dirt, sand and debris can create an abrasive effect on your wooden floor. You need to, therefore, ensure that you sweep the floor regularly, thus reducing the chance of scratches occurring. It is also advisable to place a rug at the entrance points in the room to stop grit being brought into the home.

Another way a sanded floor can become damaged is from sunlight. Try and protect your wooden floor from direct sunlight as much as possible. Direct sunlight can discolour your wood, meaning that floor sanding may need to take place more regularly. Maybe draw the blinds to stop the floor being damaged?

Having different shoes for indoor and outdoor use will help prolong the life of your sanded floor. This will reduce the chance of you bringing grit and dirt into your home, thus reducing the chance of the floor becoming damaged. Also, avoiding all-purpose agents and oil-based soaps will reduce the chance of the wood becoming damages. The best way to preserve your wooden floor is by using a simple, damp, clean mop. You will also need to ensure that any spillages are cleaned up as soon as they occur. This will reduce the chance of moisture seeping into the wood, meaning that you will need to have your floor sanding done again.

Sustainability Of Floor Sanding

Floor sanding is an eco-friendly alternative to replacing the whole wooden floor. This is because floor sanding eliminates the need to cut down any more trees in order to make the new floor. Floor sanding can bring almost any real wood floor back to its original beautiful state, regardless of how bad the wood was to start with. As long as you look after your sanded wood, the wood will last for years to come. So if you would like more information about how we can bring your tired wood back to life, contact us today!!