Apr 18 2005
There's no doubt about it - real wood flooring is the only flooring option available that can be renewed time and
time again.
When other flooring options start looking tired and worn, they need to be
removed and replaced. This creates a real burden in our landfills, as well as
our checkbooks. But with real wood floors, restoring your floors to their
original luster is easy and affordable.
Throughout the years, wood floors will experience subtle color changes.
This is a natural process called patina that will add to the beauty and
character of the floor. Over time, however, the finish on wood floors can
become dull. With a process called pad and recoat, you can renew your wood
floors to their original beauty and luster without sanding.
Using the pad and recoat process, a wood flooring professional first will
clean your wood floors thoroughly using a professional cleaning product
specifically designed for your type of wood floor. Then, the floor will be
buffed lightly to abrade the surface of the floor. With the new dustless
systems available to wood flooring professionals, there is minimal dust or
other debris created during this process. Next, the floor will be cleaned to
remove all residue. Finally, a new finish will be applied to the floor,
giving your existing floors new life, added protection, and renewed luster.
In most cases, you will be able to use your floors again within just 48 hours.
The National Wood Flooring Association recommends that you consult with a
wood flooring professional for specific refinishing recommendations. To find
a wood flooring professional in your area, visit the Find a Professional or
Product section of http://www.woodfloors.org/. For specific questions, use
the Comments and Questions section of http://www.woodfloors.org/, or contact
the NWFA's technical department toll-free at +1-800-422-4556 (USA) or +1-800-
848-8824 (Canada).
The National Wood Flooring Association is a non-profit trade organization
of more than 3,300 wood flooring professionals working worldwide to educate
consumers, architects, designers, and builders in the uses and benefits of
wood flooring. The NWFA can be contacted at 111 Chesterfield Industrial
Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63005, or at +1-800-422-4556 (USA) or +1-800-848-8824
(Canada).