Unsightly scratches, dark stains, and stubborn scuffs can ruin your floors. But when it’s time for repairs, can you patch hardwood floors or is the only solution to tear up your old boards? In this article, the pros at Barbati Hardwood Flooring explore just a few ways you can repair your hardwood flooring, restoring every board to its original luster.
At Barbati, we have more than three decades of experience installing, repairing, and replacing hardwood floors. With our expertise, tools, and materials, your dream space is just a phone call away. Contact us today at 484-354-8869 and ask to speak to one of our flooring pros to get started.
What Is the Difference Between Refinishing and Patching?
Over time, your hardwood floors will collect their shares of scratches, scuffs, and stains. While you can reinvigorate most boards by sanding down to reveal the unblemished layers of wood, often boards are beyond repair.
Patching involves cutting out and replacing damaged hardwood boards. We will find boards that match your existing floors, applying stains to ensure the replacement pieces are indistinguishable from the rest of your hardwood flooring. More often than not, you’ll never be able to tell a replacement was even made.
How Long Does Patching and Refinishing Take?
It depends on a variety of factors, from the severity of the damage to your floors to the size of your rooms. Typically, it will take between three to five days – not including the time it takes to source replacement boards – until you can go back to using your floors. Part of this process involves waiting for the stains and coats of polyurethane to dry.
During the process, our team can darken or lighten the color of your floors. Besides refinishing, restoration, and patching, we also specialize in professional hardwood floor installations. At Barbati Hardwood Flooring, our team has experience working with a range of both natural and engineered hardwood products, including nail-down flooring and glue-down flooring. We can also create custom medallions, border inlays, and more to give your floors a distinct look.
Need Refinishing or Patching? Call Barbati
Time will take its toll on even the sturdiest floors. Bring your boards back from the brink with help from the knowledgeable crew at Barbati Hardwood Flooring. We’ve installed, refinished, and patched floors in hundreds of homes, restaurants, and historic properties. To schedule a visit, contact us today at 484-354-8869.
