As is true of any floor covering, mishaps can mar the installation during the course of its lifespan. But one of the principal reasons why today’s consumers choose hardwood for their new homes, or as a replacement for an existing floor covering, is the product’s longevity and capacity for renewal.
Believe it or not, most of these same consumers espouse the idea that wood floors which have been exposed to a source of uncontrolled water will require complete replacement because of the disfiguration that results. Obviously, the amount of water exposure, the gross square footage of the affected portion of the floor and — most of all — the duration of the exposure ultimately determine the repair and restoration procedure required for the floor. The homeowner may require some reassuring “hand holding” from the dealer/contractor during restoration work.