Common Floor Problems

Issue: peeling finish

Symptom: shows as flakes/bubbles

Cause: bond failure, improper application of last finish

Solution: full sand refinishing (restoration)

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Issue: worn finish

Symptom: shows as grey wood

Cause: foot traffic eroded the protective finish, exposing the hardwood underneath

Solution: full sand refinishing (restoration)

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Issue: yellowed finish

Symptom: shows as amber wood

Cause: old oil-based polyurethane

Solution: full sand refinishing (restoration)

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Issue: water/pet damage

Symptom: shows as black wood

Cause: leaking aquarium, flower pots, or worse - pet pee.

Solution: full sand refinishing (restoration), board replacement

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Issue: cupping/crowning

Symptom: curved, warped planks

Cause: high humidity in the room leads to high moisture content in the wood, warping the boards

Solution: full sand refinishing (restoration)

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Issue: sun bleaching

Symptom: lighter patterns

Cause: direct sunlight leads to colour fading, typically around area rugs which saved the covered wood

Solution: full sand refinishing (restoration)

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Issue: deep gouges

Symptom: broken wood grain

Cause: sliding of furniture, chairs without felt pads, pets’ nails

Solution: full sand refinishing (restoration), board replacement

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Issue: drywall dust

Symptom: dusty, cloudy, scuff marks

Cause: construction, drywall dust, home renovation, etc.

Solution: deep clean

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Issue: chemical burns

Symptom: shows as black, etched into wood

Cause: corrosive chemical spills, cigarette burns

Solution: full sand refinishing (restoration), board replacement

Issue: wax on floor

Symptom: patchy, dull, scuff marks

Cause: use of floor waxes, shines, polishes, rejuvenate type acrylic floor shine products which trap dirt and bacteria in the wax

Solution: wax removal, followed by screen & recoat (maintenance)

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Issue: missing stain

Symptom: shows as discoloured wood

Cause: incorrect wood staining, or going around furniture

Solution: full sand refinishing (restoration)

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Issue: broken board

Symptom: broken board

Cause: excessive wear and tear, excessive load, water damage, delamination

Solution: board replacement

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