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We all know that hardwood floors add beauty and a warmth feel to any home. In addition to that, this type of flooring can greatly increase the value of your home, especially if you plan on putting your home on the real estate market.

It is a true fact that it is almost impossible to prevent all damages. As a prevention to even more damage after identifying a issues is finding out from professionals which type of repair you should apply. It is also important to repair the problem quickly in order to prevent the surrounding floor from also damaging.

The great thing is that you can do almost all repairs on your own. Of course, how much time it takes ultimately depends on the extent of the damage and your comfort level making the necessary repairs. Even contractors can be costly, this expense is worthy if the damage is widespread.

Patching a hardwood floor can feel like a daunting task due to the time and exactness of the repair. You need to be diligent in your measurements and be aware when making cuts. Of course, when done correctly, you won’t even be able to tell where the patched hardwood floor is.

Patching a hardwood floor also takes time. If you plan on on patching a hardwood floor, it may also be a good time to recoat or refinish your floor, especially if you are patching numerous places or making multiple repairs to your hardwood floors.

A squeaky stair or floor can be a tip off that boards or stair treads are in disrepair and need attending to before they worsen. Boards can loosen over time and constant use; a stair that has loosened to the point of squeaking could eventually cause an accident if the tread has become cracked.

Another common repair is to remove scratches and dents in hardwood floors. They may add charm to an older home, but deep scratches or dents may cause wood to split and need replaced through patching the floor.

Most scratches and dents can be repaired with filler and touch up kits. Dents in hardwood floors can be caused by anything from high heels on a floor to heavy items being dropped. Floor dents can be restored by using a moisture and steam combination treatment.

More problems may occur from gaps. Those can cause a loss of heat through the floor and make a hardwood floor look unattractive. Gaps can also give way to debris becoming stuck in the floor gaps, thus making it hard to get your hardwood floor completely clean. You can restore your floor by arming yourself with shims, wood glue, or wood filler.

While you can’t prevent your hardwood floor from ever needing a repair, you can make sure to take constant and proper care.