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Wood floors are beautiful and durable, but after many years, even the highest-quality hardwood flooring starts to show wear and tear. Take a look around. If you notice stains, dirt, water damage, old furniture marks, and scratches, it may be time to call in the professionals. JT’s Floor Refinishing, a flooring company in Springfield, MA, specializes in making damaged wood look new again.

When refinishing wood floors, contractors will sand away a thin layer, add a stain if desired, then coat it with a clear polyurethane finish. It sounds simple, but there are several things to consider:

  • Full Refinishing: If your hardwood flooring is a darker color, it could be stained. A full floor refinishing involves sanding, which will remove the stain and leave the floor a lighter color. It’s helpful to discuss your plans with a contractor and decide the final color in advance. Do you want to stay with a lighter, more natural color? Or do you plan to stain the hardwood flooring and match the original color?
  • imageStain Colors: Projects that require a fresh coat of stain, especially if you’re trying to match one section of the floor to the rest of house, take a little more legwork and cost more money. There are plenty of color options.  At JT’s Floor Refinishing, colors can be chosen from Minwax oil stains.
  • Types Of Clear Finish: The most popular finish for hardwood flooring is polyurethane. There are two types: oil-based and water-based. Water-based dries clear and stays clear even with age and is more eco-friendly. Oil-based finishes will produce a deeper richer color in wood and is far less expensive than a top quality water-based finish.  Water-based polyurethane dries a lot quicker and the smell doesn’t linger, but you can’t fix mistakes as easily. Oil-based takes a lot longer to dry, but a contractor can go back over sections to remove smudges or other mistakes. There’s no wrong choice here; chat with your floor refinishing professional to decide the best option for you.

Floor refinishing is a big job that can improve the look and feel of your entire home. When you’re ready to repair the damage, turn to the experts at JT’s Floor Refinishing. Call (413)788-6149 to make an appointment for a free estimate, or visit them online for a full list of floor refinishing services.

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