Hardwood Floor How-To's

How to Restore Wood Floors

A strong maintenance routine is the key to the longevity and durability of your floors.

Posted December 21, 2016

Revive, Restore or Refinish My Floors

A strong maintenance routine is the key to the longevity and durability of your floors. Staying active with a daily maintenance routine is the first line of defense, but daily cleaning alone will not protect your floor's finish forever. A floor's finish will go through normal wear and tear over the years and will need attention. Reviving, restoring and refinishing your floors are great ways to increase the longevity of your floors and protect your investment. Each method is an effective way to go beyond regular cleaning.

Total Solutions For Hardwood Floor Care

<p><strong>Process</strong>: An initial dry mopping is done to remove major debris and particles. Then, a deep cleaning machine is used to get into the small areas that dusting can't.</p><br/><br/><p><strong>Benefits</strong>: The most cost effective way to rejuvinate your floors. No need to leave your home.</p><br/><br/><p><strong>Time</strong>: Floors will be ready in a few hours.</p><br/>

Revive

Process: An initial dry mopping is done to remove major debris and particles. Then, a deep cleaning machine is used to get into the small areas that dusting can't.

Benefits: The most cost effective way to rejuvinate your floors. No need to leave your home.

Time: Floors will be ready in a few hours.

<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> Replaces the finish of your floor, the main layer of protection.</p><br/><br/><p><strong>Process:</strong> Floor is deep cleaned, rinsed and prepped. A new coat of finish is then applied.</p><br/><br/><p><strong>Benefits:</strong> The most cost effective way to rejuvinate your floors. No need to leave your home.</p><br/><br/><p><strong>Time:</strong> Floors will be ready overnight.</p><br/>

Restore

Purpose: Replaces the finish of your floor, the main layer of protection.

Process: Floor is deep cleaned, rinsed and prepped. A new coat of finish is then applied.

Benefits: The most cost effective way to rejuvinate your floors. No need to leave your home.

Time: Floors will be ready overnight.

<p><strong>Process:</strong> Completely renovate your floors.</p><br/><br/><p><strong>Process:</strong> Floor is sanded down to the bare wood. A sealer or stain is applied, as well as a new finish.</p><br/><br/><p><strong>Benefits: </strong>Fixes major damage like deep scratches/ gouges, discoloration and fading. A great opportunity to update the look of your floor.</p><br/><br/><p><strong>Time: </strong>Floors will be ready in 2-4 days.</p><br/>

Refinish

Process: Completely renovate your floors.

Process: Floor is sanded down to the bare wood. A sealer or stain is applied, as well as a new finish.

Benefits: Fixes major damage like deep scratches/ gouges, discoloration and fading. A great opportunity to update the look of your floor.

Time: Floors will be ready in 2-4 days.

A Bona Certified Craftsmen Can Help

Maintaining your hardwood floors doesn't need to be impossible. As long as you are keeping up with the regular maintenance of your floors, they will last a lifetime. Hardwood floor care procedures like reviving, restoring or refinishing your floors can be handled easily with a professional contractor.

Our Bona Certified Craftsman are the best of the best and exclusively use the Bona cleaning systems that you trust and love. Locate a contractor today and rest easy knowing that your next hardwood floor project is in good hands.

Jennifer’s Experience

Chicago homeowner, Jennifer Rizzo, used a Bona Certified Craftsman to refinish her floors with Bona’s dust free sanding techniques, low VOC waterborne finishes and beautiful custom-mixed stains. Hear about her experience with our Bona Certified Craftsman.