It s a big job and one best left to hardwood floor pros who will charge about 1 50 to 4 per square foot to refinish the floor.
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In general water is an enemy to wood floors.
Repair hardwood floor water damage.
Vinyl released from excessive moisture along exterior wall.
Water damage to hardwood floors can be from minor to major.
I would never suggest a homeowner rent a sander and do this.
It can damage the finish leave rings or discoloration or at its worst cause flooring boards to cup warp buckle or grow mold.
Ask this old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner patch a hardwood floor to make it look seamless.
Refinishing a floor is a big deal and if the floor has only one or two worn areas while the rest of the finish is in good condition it s more economical to make spot repairs.
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Done correctly a spot repair is all but unnoticeable provided you ve correctly matched the finish and if necessary the stain.