If you’re unsure about whether or not it’s time to replace your hardwood floors or vinyl, don’t worry! Here are some things to look for when considering such a large project:
Hardwood floors are extremely durable and long-lasting, making refinishing preferable to pulling up all of the floors. Did you know that quality hardwood floors can be refinished up to 6 times before new boards are needed? Consequently, they can be sanded down and re-stained to change the color. If any planks are damaged or warped, they can be matched and replaced. Knowing all of that, why replace the floors, when refinishing is available?
3 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Hardwood Floors
1. Safety– Structural concerns are a definite reason to replace your hardwood floors. If your floor is uneven or creaks, please contact our flooring experts to evaluate the best plan.
2. Extensive Damage– Has there been flooding or extensive damage to your flooring (fire, staining, holes in the planks, etc.)? Your flooring specialist will assess the situation and give you the best course of action, but replacing the planks may be a better, more cost-effective option than simply re-surfacing.
3. Movement of Planks– Over time, and with warping and multiple resurfacing, your planks may begin to move and creak. When this happens, simply resurfacing will not resolve the issue. Re-flooring the entire space may be your best choice.
What If I Have Vinyl Floors?
Similar to hardwood, vinyl flooring is a more cost-effective, timely way to finish your floors. It is highly durable, trendy, and easy to clean.
But when is it time to start over and redo your vinyl?
1. Rips and Tears– If your floor has significant rip and tears, it’s time to replace the whole space, to avoid trips over the tear, and for cosmetic reasons.
2. Water Damage– If water gets up under your vinyl, it will cause mold and bacteria to grow, in which case you will need to pull up the flooring and replace it, for health’s sake. At Verre Flooring, your vinyl floor is installed with excellence and extreme attention to detail. We leave no space for water to get trapped underneath our flooring, to keep you and your family healthy!
3. Bubbling or Denting– If your floors were installed over an uneven floor that had not been prepped properly, there may be some denting and bubbling. Because of that, It may be time to pull up the whole floor and lay down fresh vinyl. It’s important to speak with one of our team members to decide if this is the best course of action for you and your home.
If you’ve decided to replace your hardwood floors or vinyl flooring, we’d love to help!
Contact us for an estimate and to speak with one of our flooring specialists.
