{"id":3381,"date":"2024-02-28T12:34:57","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T17:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/?p=3381"},"modified":"2024-02-28T12:38:08","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T17:38:08","slug":"why-you-should-schedule-hardwood-floor-restoration-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/blog\/why-you-should-schedule-hardwood-floor-restoration-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Schedule Hardwood Floor Restoration in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you noticed your hardwood floors haven\u2019t shined quite as they did when you first moved into your home? Over years of daily impacts, hardwood floors start accumulating markings, scratches, dents, and even water stains. Maintaining comfort in your home requires checking if your hardwoods are clean and damage-free. Schedule a service with your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">floor restoration company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you find any of the issues mentioned above. Professional support can make 2024 your year for floor care and maintenance!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Virginia Top Floors team has over 50 years of combined service experience and 30 years of design experience with wood floor restoration. We offer hardwood floor refinishing, screening and recoating, flooring installation, and more to homeowners throughout Northern Virginia. Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/about-us\/testi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">previous customers praise our flooring services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as effective, clean, and quick. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/contacts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about our hardwood floor options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today by calling (703) 537-9699.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, we discuss how to identify the need for restoration services and your options in this vein:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Signs You Need Hardwood Restoration<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardwood flooring may need refinishing or replacement for several reasons. Daily use and exposure to elements for 10 years will wear them down\u2014returning them to prime condition requires expertise. However, you may need to look carefully for flooring damage if you keep up its daily maintenance and care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angi.com\/articles\/when-should-you-refinish-hardwood-floors.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common reasons to refinish or replace hardwood floors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Markings and scratches:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> High heels and heavyweight shoes are the most common causes of markings and scratches. That said, pets\u2019 claws can also leave such marks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dents:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When large and heavy objects like furniture hit wood, they can leave dents. The damage from these impacts is usually deeper and more severe than scratches because they involve extra force and weight.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Water damage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hardwood floors are particularly vulnerable to moisture. If water from spilled drinks, pet accidents, flooding, or otherwise sits for too long, they can cause long-term damage. Additionally, spills create the conditions for mold and rot to form beneath hardwood, which requires a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/blog\/how-to-know-when-to-replace-your-hardwood-flooring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comprehensive flooring replacement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to correct.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sun exposure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Believe it or not, sunlight dulls hardwood floors by affecting their color. Any areas of your floor that receive significant sunlight exposure will need restaining sooner than areas with less exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Hardwood Floor Restoration Services<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image2.jpg\" alt=\"Northern VA floor restoration company\" width=\"965\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image2-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 965px) 100vw, 965px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">services for restoring floors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include hardwood floor refinishing, screening and recoating, and staircase remodeling. Nevertheless, you can determine which service suits you:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Refinishing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than outright replacing them, consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/sanding-and-refinishing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refinishing your hardwood floors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This service can breathe new life into old, worn-out hardwood because it involves sanding away the damaged layer. The \u201cnew\u201d material is then stained and covered with a finish.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Screening and Recoating: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This service buffs out blemishes and superficial scratches from hardwood. However, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/buffing-and-recoating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">screening and recoating<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not an effective service on floors with discoloration and deep markings\/scratches.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Installation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When hardwood cannot be buffed or refinished, use our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/hardwood-floor-installation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hardwood floor installation service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to replace it. Also, consider adding an area of hardwood flooring to match one already in place.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Staircase Remodeling: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This service can address any damages<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to hardwood stairs (or carpeting with hardwood beneath it!). The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/staircase-remodeling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">staircase remodeling service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can involve refinishing, buffing, or the installation of new hardwood on staircases.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Virginia Top Floors Restores Hardwood Floors<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Virginia Top Floors team is proud of our work. Our combined knowledge and years of professional experience allow us to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/blog\/all-the-reasons-you-should-get-your-hardwood-floors-recoated-by-virginia-top-floors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">restore hardwood floors quickly and efficiently<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sometimes in as little as a day.\u00a0 Once you contact us, we can visit your home for the initial bid and explain the steps to begin making your floors like new again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, our online <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/financing\/payment-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">payment calculator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can provide a project estimate to ensure our price adheres to your budget as best as possible. Doing so also helps us deliver on service guarantees!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Best Floor Restoration Company for Northern Virginia Homes!<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although refining or replacing damaged floors seems like a hassle, Virginia Top Floors (a top-notch <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">floor restoration company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) can take that weight off your shoulders. Our team can reinvigorate your home\u2019s interior with our hardwood services now available. Learn more or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiatopfloors.com\/contacts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">schedule a flooring service call<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today by calling (703) 537-9699!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Have you noticed your hardwood floors haven\u2019t shined quite as they did when you first moved into your home? Over years of daily impacts, hardwood floors start accumulating markings, scratches, dents, and even water stains. Maintaining comfort in your home requires checking if your hardwoods are clean and damage-free. 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