Why Fall Is a Good Time to Think About Your Hardwood Floors
Once October arrives in the Denver area, families start spending more time indoors. Windows close, the heat comes on and the holidays are not far off. That makes fall a natural moment to look down at the hardwood and ask whether it still looks the way you want it to. A floor that has been walked on all summer, through open doors and busy weekends, often shows its wear most clearly in the softer light of autumn.
Refinishing is also a job that is easier to plan before the calendar fills up. If you would like fresh floors in place before guests arrive, starting the conversation now gives everyone room to schedule the work without a rush.
Signs Your Hardwood Is Ready for Refinishing
Old hardwood often has plenty of life left in it. The wood itself is usually fine, and it is the surface finish that has worn down. Here are the things we suggest looking for:
- Dull patches in the places people walk most, such as hallways, doorways and the path between the kitchen and living room
- Scratches that catch the light and make the whole floor look tired
- A finish that looks worn through or uneven from room to room
- Color that has faded or darkened where the floor meets sunlight or sits under furniture
If you see any of these, refinishing may be a good fit. If you are not sure, send us a message or call and describe what the floor looks like, and we will talk through your options.
What Hardwood Refinishing Involves
Looking at the floor first
Every job starts with a look at the wood and a conversation about what you want. We talk through what refinishing can do for your floor so you know what to expect before any work begins.
Sanding back the surface
Old finish and surface wear are sanded back to fresh wood. This is the step that removes the dullness and many of the scratches, and it gives the new finish a clean surface to bond with.
Applying a fresh finish
A new finish goes on to bring out the grain and give the floor its look again. Our team takes care around trim, vents and doorways so the edges of the room look as good as the middle.
Reviewing the result together
When the work is done, we look over the floor with you so you can see the result for yourself.
Refinishing or Replacing?
Refinishing can bring worn wood back without the cost of replacing the whole floor, which is why it is often worth asking about first. Some homeowners decide they want a different look altogether, and that is a different conversation. We install hardwood flooring, engineered flooring, vinyl flooring and laminate flooring, so we can help you compare options whichever direction you lean.
Where We Work
We refinish and install floors in Aurora, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Cherry Creek, Denver, Green Valley Ranch, Arvada, Littleton and Lakewood. You can read more about our hardwood floor refinishing service, and we are always happy to hear from homeowners in Aurora and the surrounding cities.
Ready to Talk About Your Floors?
We are open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm, and Saturday, 9:30am to 5:00pm. Call (720) 609-3942 or request a quote and tell us about your floor. We will get back to you and help you decide on the next step.
