Hardwood floors have an incomparable beauty and they can add warmth and style to any room. Whether you have a traditional home with architectural details or a modern, industrial space, hardwoods fit right in. That?s why many homeowners even use hardwood floors in kitchens and bathrooms. If you?re fortunate enough to have original hardwood floors, consider […]
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Hardwood floors have an incomparable beauty and they can add warmth and style to any room. Whether you have a traditional home with architectural details or a modern, industrial space, hardwoods fit right in. That?s why many homeowners even use hardwood floors in kitchens and bathrooms.
If you?re fortunate enough to have original hardwood floors, consider restoring their original beauty. Below are tips from two hardwood flooring experts to help.
Sometimes, your floors only need a recoating. Image: Breadmaker/Shutterstock

Recoat or Refinish"
If your wood floors start to look dull, they can be renewed through recoating. ?A maintenance coat involves cleaning the existing floor?s finish, then lightly sanding it,? explains Brett Miller, VP of Education & Certification for the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA). ?After that, you just need an application of a fresh new coat of wood floor finish.?
Miller recommends applying a new coat to your floors every three to five years. However, he says your maintenance schedule may depe...