Archive for April, 2014

Tips for Refinishing Hardwood and Laminate Flooring

Before you do anything, you need to determine the condition of your hardwood and laminate flooring and the finish as well. Keep in mind that refinishing a hardwood floor is a lot of work and time-consuming. Hiring a refinisher may be a better option for you. However, even if you choose to let a pro handle your floors, you can significantly lower the cost by assessing your floor yourself and performing the prep work so the pro can get right to work.

There is a difference between hardwood flooring and laminate flooring. Hardwood is actual wood while laminate is actually a picture of wood on a melamine base. You cannot refinish hardwood floors and laminate floors the same way without disastrous results.

Refinishing hardwood and laminate flooring may be a great way to save a ton of cash. It is certainly cheaper than replacing these types of floors. Hardwood refinishing is easier than laminate floor refinishing.