Atlanta Hardwood Flooring Shares Scratch Repair Advice

    ATLANTA, GA, April 12, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The best method is always prevention when it comes to scratches in a hardwood floor. In addition to some tips for protecting hardwood flooring in Atlanta, the specialists at Atlanta Hardwood Flooring share some insights on repairing scratches.

While some scratches and imperfections may add character to an Atlanta hardwood floor, this does not appeal to everyone. Most of these damages are caused by moving furniture, something being dropped on the floor, or often as the result of pet traffic. Many of these common causes can be eliminated by placing pads on the legs of furniture. There are also comfortable pads that can be worn by dogs to prevent their nails from digging into the floor.

Prevention may be ideal, but it is not always the reality. Scratched hardwood floors in Atlanta can often be repaired with a simple repair kit found at most home improvement stores. These kits are available for the lightest finish to the darkest and are very easy to use. The basic process includes preparation of the damaged area, color touch-up, and the application of a protective top coat. Instructions should be included with the kit.

"We get calls from time to time where a homeowner is upset because something has scratched their wood floor," says PJ Hart, owner of Atlanta Hardwood Flooring. "When I tell them about these repair kits, that is usually enough to solve the problem."

In some cases, scratches are too deep or too widespread to be repaired with a kit. In these instances, it is recommended to seek an experienced Atlanta hardwood flooring professional to assess the damage and make recommendations on refinishing an area or perhaps even the entire floor. This is more expensive than a repair kit, but certainly less than having to replace the floors entirely. For more information about hardwood flooring in Atlanta, visit http://www.atlantahardwoodflooring.com.

About Atlanta Hardwood Flooring:
Family owned and operated, Atlanta Hardwood Flooring is the ultimate source of excellence and quality for hardwood flooring in Atlanta. Founded in 1997 by industry veteran PJ Hart, Atlanta Hardwood Flooring installs and refinishes hardwood floors with unmatched expertise and attention to detail. Atlanta Hardwood Flooring offers a wide range of products and services to provide Atlanta homeowners with the best quality hardwood floors available.

For more information, visit http://atlantahardwoodflooring.com.

For all media inquiries, please contact:

Caity Cogdell
Project Manager
Cardinal Web Solutions
http://www.CardinalWebSolutions.com

# # #