Refinishing oak floors can breathe new life into them. It is an accepted fact that wood finishes often discolour over the years. This does not mean that they are ruined. Wood floors can be skilfully restored to like new. This is part of the beauty of this type of flooring. Don’t ever think that they are past redemption. Make sure to give us a call and ask for our professional opinion.
These images show an oak floor that had yellowed over time. This is so often the case and it is relatively straightforward to fix. There isn’t always damage to the wood floor with this yellowing, but the yellowing in itself is often enough for clients to ask for help.
Why Do Wood Floors Yellow?
UV light has a big impact on the colour of the actual wood. In itself, wood is extremely photosensitive and reactive to sunlight. Any wood placed in the sunlight will show alterations quite quickly due to the suns ultra-violet rays. It is also accepted that this reaction depends on the type of wood. Some woods discolour quicker than others.
It is important to remember that it is not just the wood itself that will discolour. It is also the type of finish on the floor that can play a huge part in this.
It is therefore really important that you find the right product to apply to your refinished floor. This will ensure it slows down the discolouration and your floors will remain looking at their best, for longer.
All types of light react with the finish and slowly turns it darker or yellowish. This is the orangey or yellowly colour that is notoriously linked to wood floors. We are able to refinish, restore and renew your oak floors effectively.
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