In your eagerness to enjoy your newly refinished hardwood floors, it’s tempting to jump the gun and move your furniture back into this beautiful new space prematurely. However, based on the refinishing process, it can often take up to 48 hours for the final coating to dry. Rush to reclaim your space and you may leave behind a trail of scuffs, stains, and scratches. So, when can I put furniture on refinished hardwood floors? In this article, the pros at Barbati answer your questions.
The team at Barbati Hardwood Flooring has refinished, restored, and installed hundreds of floors in historic properties, luxury restaurants, and modern homes. Contact us today at 484-354-8869 to find out what we can do for you and your home.
Hardwood Floor Refinishing Timeline
At Barbati, our pros refinish hardwood flooring by sanding down the old boards to erase any visible signs of wear and tear and reveal the unblemished “new” wood beneath the surface. Our pros then apply a few coats of polyurethane, a protective layer that will prevent further stains and scratches down the line.
This coating can take up to 48 hours to dry. While dragging heavy furniture across your hardwood floors during these tentative stages can damage your freshly refinished surface, you should be able to walk across your floors within the first 12 hours.
When compared to installing new boards, the refinishing process is a quick and affordable way to reinvigorate your rooms. If you think your floor could benefit from refinishing, repair, or patching, the pros at Barbati can visit your property and assess your boards to advise you on the best solutions to restore you flooring to its former shine.
Contact Us Today for Expert Hardwood Floor Refinishing Services
Now that we’ve answered your question, “When can I put furniture on refinished hardwood floors?”, let our team transform your spaces. At Barbati Hardwood Flooring, we strive to provide an exceptional service and a comfortable customer experience, which is why more than 90 percent of our clients are repeat customers and referrals. Call 484-354-8869 today to find out more about our hardwood floor refinishing services.