Wood Floor Water Damage and Repair

One of the most frequent problems we’re called in to address is water damage to hardwood floors. By the time a Nashville, Tennessee homeowner calls us for help, the problem will almost always require refinishing and often the replacement of some or all of the damaged wood. Here are some tips and observations on how to spot, prevent and minimize the damage that water can cause to your hardwood floors The first thing to mention is that your wood floor’s polyurethane coating is specifically intended to keep water and dirt from ever touching the wood. Although even the most durable polyurethane coatings are not fully water proof, keeping the protective layer in good shape is the best defense against water damaging your wood floor.