How do I know if my wood floors need to be refinished?

Are your hardwood floors currently looking like the picture above? If so,, it is definitely time to refinish your wood floors. As you can see there is a lot of dirt and grime built up in the grain in the before picture. This happens over time as the top layers of finish wear down from foot traffic, items being dragged across the floors, etc. The thing to keep in mind is once the protective layers are worn down on hardwood floors, the boards themselves become extremely vulnerable to severe damage. This is typically why we recommend every handful of years to do what is called a screen and coats or also known as a buff and coat. This is essentially a maintenance coat to add years of life to your existing floors and avoiding have to get them fully refinished. 

Let’s be honest here., not all floors end up looking quite this beaten up. This was inside of a Minneapolis rental property and had tenants in them for almost 15 years without doing anything to maintain the floors. Some other indicators that your wood floors may need some serious attention are excessive scratching in the top coat. Chances are if you see multiple things in your floor that are raising enough concern for you to even be wondering if your floor needs attention, it probably does. Choice Hardwoods offers free in home estimates for all projects and if you would like a much quicker response you can text us directly at the number listed with some pictures and general info about the concerns you may be having. 

In conclusion, we highly recommend to at least consult with an

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