Nothing, not even flooring, lasts forever!
What are the telltale indications that it’s time for a flooring replacement? Here are the eight most telling cues that flooring damage is irreparable.
1. Insect or Rat Infestations
Pests, including termites, insects or rats can wreak havoc on flooring and cause structural issues. Prompt action from a pest control professional is critical to treat and combat infestations.
Call ProFloors & Cabinet, your trusted flooring specialists, for an inspection and estimate before an infestation spreads.
2 . Wear And Tear
As flooring ages, blemishes, gouges, and scratches are inevitable.
Carpets light in color are likely to show dirt and spills. Scratches that cannot be repaired in wood flooring might house pollutants that negatively impact living conditions. Toxic substances can penetrate deeper into a floor’s components if there is extensive damage to the surface. Mold and mildew growth is likely in these areas and termites can potentially make their way through a home’s floorboards as well. Peeling laminate pieces can be replaced. However, beyond a certain point, floor coloring will not be consistent.
A complete floor replacement is oftentimes the only way to restore worn out flooring.
3. Water Damage
Water can quickly damage flooring beyond the point of repair. If water damage is suspected, call the professionals at ProFloors & Cabinets for emergency water damage restoration services right away!
4. Noisy Flooring
Squeaky floors are an early indicator of flooring issues.
Creaky floorboards stem from a variety of causes including poor installation, decayed flooring or subflooring, and even faulty foundations. Sometimes repair is only a matter of reattaching loose boards, but other times, calling a flooring specialist is required.
5. Sanded Too Many Times
Hardwood requires minimal maintenance and can be refinished several times. With adequate care and attention, a fine hardwood floor may last for decades. However, sanding hardwood too many times causes the material to thin. Thin hardwood is more prone to structural deterioration and eventually will need to be replaced.
For a free dustless hardwood flooring removal estimate, call ProFloors and Cabinets at (239) 310-2711.
6. Discoloration of Flooring
Over time, vinyl, hardwood, tile, and other types of flooring discolor.
Thorough cleaning may remedy the situation if the discoloration is only on the floor’s surface. However, there are situations when discoloration is a sign of something more serious, like mold. Mold infestation can cause health issues and structural damage which lead to expensive repairs.
Mold and mildew may be particularly difficult to eradicate, especially in grout between tiles and in wet areas like bathrooms.
Oftentimes, it is more practical to install new flooring. Visit the Profloors & Cabinets showroom at https://bit.ly/fl00r1ng for quality vinyl flooring, hardwood flooring, engineered flooring and carpet options.
7. Unpleasant Odors
Most carpet odors are caused by improper cleaning and left behind substances. Bacteria causes unpleasant odors and grows worse over time. The smell of aridity in hardwood flooring is an indication of mold in the subfloor. A mold removal specialist is oftentimes required to eliminate mold.
Eradicate relentless bacteria with new flooring. Call ProFloors & Cabinet, your trusted flooring contractor. We offer dustless flooring removal, flooring materials and flooring replacements in Naples, Florida.
8. Outdated Style
Sometimes aesthetic appeal indicates it’s time to replace flooring with a more attractive, environmentally responsible, long-lasting option.
9. Increase Property Value
Do you want to sell your house and get the most money for it? Investing in new flooring may make a substantial difference. New flooring can speed up the sale of a property, as potential buyers appreciate the increase in safety and appeal resulting from new flooring. This is good news for the more than 5.51 million Americans who move every year.
For the leading wood flooring options in Southwest Florida, call ProFloors & Cabinets at (239) 310-2711 or visit us in-store today!
