Hardwood Floors: Restoration vs. Replacement

Sometimes properties can come with vintage wood floors that have seen better days. However, there are some key signs that tell you whether or not your floors can be repaired, or if they’ll need replacing. If your floors have already been refinished multiple times, they may be close to the end of their lifespan. Or if you’ve had water damage, you should consider replacing your floors because other serious damage can occur if the moisture isn’t dealt with. Over time hardwood floors can become discolored from sunlight, this is a fix that can be achieved by refinishing. If you have creaky floors they’ll likely need replacing because the damage could be more severe under the floor surface. However, if the damage isn’t structural and is a small area, a replacement could be as simple as swapping out a couple of planks. The opportunity to keep the original floor if it’s vintage is really special, vintage wood floors have a lot of character and provide visual interest.