In general water is an enemy to wood floors.
Fixing splintered wood floors.
To maintain wood floors vacuum or dry mop them about once a week.
How to fix splintered wood veneer.
It can damage the finish leave rings or discoloration or at its worst cause flooring boards to cup warp buckle or grow mold.
Here s a look at ways to determine whether you need a simple repair a full refinishing job or to simply start fresh with a new hardwood floor installation.
Unfortunately it is not uncommon for some types of wood to splinter even if the floors have received the appropriate care.
When properly laminated to wood solids you can t even detect it has been used.
Published 10 00 pm pdt friday september 22 2006.
Splintering edges on your hardwood floor can lead to serious damage both to the floor and to your bare feet.
Even with the best care and maintenance splinters may occasionally pop up in the wood.
Regardless of how a splinter formed it is important to fix it at first sight.
On a wood floor they re easy to fix.
By rosemary sadez friedmann scripps howard news service.
Wood splinters can be caused by objects dropped on the floor or by slid furniture.
All plywood fabricated parts doors.
Any splitting or splintered areas should be repaired immediately to prevent further.
Repair hardwood floor water damage.
Repairing and refinishing old hardwood floors can be a labor intensive and complex process.
Water damage to hardwood floors can be from minor to major.
For one thing hard wood splinters are less likely to break loose from the wood they re attached to.
Wood veneer is used throughout woodworking.
Hardwood flooring makes a beautiful addition to any home.