Why Engineered Hardwood Floors Need To Be Sealed Properly

One of the best and most attractive ways to add value to your home is hardwood floor installation. Not only is it a timeless look that adds another layer of beauty and comfort to your home, it can also last up to 100 years or more. More and more homeowners are opting for hardwood floors, and many of them are looking into engineered hardwood floors. Engineered hardwood floors are a more cost effective alternative to solid hardwood floors, and normally come pre-finished. However, we’re going to talk about why engineered hardwood floors need to be sealed properly to ensure maximum protection and maximum lifespan of your floor. Here are a few reasons why sealing engineered hardwood floors is a vital part of the install process.

3 Reasons Why Engineered Hardwood Floors Need To Be Sealed Properly

Reducing Water Damage

While all hardwood floors can be significantly affected by water damage, engineered hardwood floors actually have a higher risk of water damage than solid hardwood floors if they aren’t sealed properly. What makes this a truly frightening potential outcome is that hardwood water damage can go below the wood and lead to significant damage to other parts of your home and foundation. This may even cause the need for a complete floor replacement, so it is super important to make sure that your engineered hardwood flooring is being installed properly. 

Lifespan Extension

When a homeowner chooses to ditch the carpet and install hardwood flooring, it is normally an aesthetically based decision. After all, hardwood flooring is one of the most attractive things a homeowner can do to spice up their home design. But what homeowners may not be taking into consideration is that not only do hardwood floors look good, they last a long time. However, that floor will be the eventual victim of wear and tear over the ensuing years and years. It’s important to make sure that your flooring is sealed properly to make sure that it lasts as long as possible.

Affordability

Lastly, we’re going to talk about the most important component to any home remodeling discussion: money. Engineered hardwood flooring is manufactured in such a way that refinishing isn’t normally a viable or possible option. Therefore, the best and sometimes only way to prevent the need for refinishing is by adding that extra layer of protection and sealing your floor. 

You Deserve A Flawless Floor

Flawless Floors provides friendly, cost-efficient, quality service.  We can turn your old, dirty floors brand new once again, or install brand new floors in your home! We also think it’s important to use safe, high grade, quality finish. We use it because it’s more durable, non-toxic, and simply makes the job better. You deal directly with the owner, and we do not use any subcontractors. We always make sure our customers are happy, and keep our work traditional. Get in touch with us today!