Friday 16 September 2016

Recommendations to DIY timber floor maintenance or hire a professional

Timber floors lose their shine and glory over a period of time. In order to maintain and restore the floor to the glory of day one, the floor needs to be polished. The DIY route to timber floor polishing is particularly attractive to a lot of homeowners on a budget. However, taking the DIY route can lead to a lot of pain and stress if you do not know what you are doing. 

Polishing timber floors
Whenever you try to DIY a timber floor restoration project you will have to have done a lot of research. Then it comes to hiring the right equipment as well as buying the right materials to suit your floors. Polishing timber floor is not about one- fits- all rule. It is about really understanding what your floor needs and when. Furthermore, it is possible that your floor does not need any extensive restoration exercise. Moreover, there is a variety of materials available required for varying intensities of restoration work. Polishing timber floors is not easy and it is best left to the professionals. The materials required also depends on the traffic that will be seen in the particular area of the floor.  For instance, some vendors provide varnishes with an oil base. These are suitable for high traffic areas of the house.  

Sometimes timber floors require more than polishing. Timber floor sanding and finishing are usually required for newly installed floors. Additionally, it may be required for restoration of really old floors as well. For this purpose, it is recommended to hire a professional. A professional will be able to tell you what treatment is required by floor. Furthermore, the professional will also tell you how best to get it done. Moreover, you will be spared the hassle of hiring any equipment. Though you may have to buy some materials, but you will buy them with professional advice. 

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