Hardwood
flooring can be a real focal point in any home, no matter what style it is. It
is the perfect flooring for both a period property or something thoroughly
modern, and chosen carefully can look truly stunning with a variety of
different home décor styles. But just like any other type of flooring, over
time, it can begin to look a little tired and this can really let the rest of
your room down. If you are keen to do something to refresh the look of your
hardwood flooring, then there are a number of different things that you can
try. Here are a few of our suggestions for refreshing your hardwood floors ranging from the really simple
to the slightly more complex.
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Clean it!
It might
seem a bit obvious, but really, sometimes all you need to do with a hardwood
floor that is looking a little tired is give it a really thorough clean. If
possible empty the entire room of furniture, making sure to lift furniture
rather than drag it. Then you need to get up all the dust and debris that has
accumulated, and even if you clean regularly you may be surprised by just how
much there actually is. This can either be done gently with a vacuum cleaner or
with a soft broom. Then all you need to do is it with a mop; this should be
damp rather than wet. Water alone really should be all you need.
Take a look at the finish
If the
finish on your hardwood floor is lacking a lustre, the kind of tiredness that
comes from general wear and tear over a prolonged length of time then you may
need to consider topping up the finish. If your floor is treated with a wax
finish or a lacquer finish then you will need to consider how you go about the
job carefully – if you prefer a higher shine then don’t forget the more natural
looking oil finish is much easier to top up than lacquer. If the issue is a
number of stains on your floor then you can follow a stain removing routine –
using really fine steel wool, and then using a fine brush to apply some of the
original finish. This should be all that you need to do to return your flooring
to its former glory. It is important to ensure that you remove any excess
before the finish dries and then once it is completely dry you can buff it
using a soft cloth.
Buff it
Giving your
hardwood flooring a buff and polish is a great way to get it looking great
again. You will probably want to hire a machine to do this as they are not
cheap. Ensure your floor is completely clean before you begin, otherwise you
risk trapping any residual dirt under the polish. Make sure that you choose the
best polish for your flooring, a good supplier or company who specialise in
hardwood flooring should be able to advise you.
Resanding and finishing
This is not
a job to be tackled lightly but it will really give you great results and if
your flooring is looking very tired, perhaps with a few minor dents and a lot
of scratches then you may find it the best solution.
Hire a sanding machine and work slowly and carefully. Alternatively, you
might prefer to leave this job to the professionals and get a professional to
sand and finish your flooring for you, ensuring that you get fantastic results.
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