As with all furnishings that have went through water damage, time is an extremely important factor. This is especially so for flooring because they can suffer from permanent water damage and mold infestation if no action is taken in a short amount of time. This is because hardwood flooring has the ability to absorb water and moisture very quickly. There are many other factors to consider when we talk about water restoration. For example, the type of wood used for the flooring, the type of finish that was used and the amount of moisture that has seeped into the flooring is important to note. These factors are things that only the professionals know about.

These professionals possess the niche set of skills and knowledge that can help you to restore your hardwood floors to their original state. They also have the necessary equipment that is required for effective drying of the hardwood.

Finding Out the Type of Flooring and Installation

When doing water restoration for hardwood floors, it is always important for the professionals to carry out inspections first. They have to first ascertain the type of flooring that they encounter. For example, it could be made from oak, maple, pine or cherry wood. These days, there are so many different kinds of hardwood materials. It can be difficult to know for sure what the rates of moisture absorption for each type of flooring is.

Professionals have the advantage over the untrained eye because they would know whether or not the flooring is made from real wood. Sometimes these floors have a layer of laminate on their surfaces and that can make drying an even harder process.

How To Dry Hardwood Floors

After the trained professionals have determined what type of wood is being used and the amount of moisture they are dealing with, surface or subsurface drying methods that involve dehumidification of the floors. Often times, they force a constant stream of airflow underneath the floorboards to facilitate and expedite the drying process. This is a long and time-consuming process and can reach up to a week or 10 days for it to be sufficiently dry. The drying is continued until nearly four percent of the wood’s dry standards. From then on, the professionals will allow the flooring to dry naturally.

The Repairing Process

Even after drying the hardwood floors, the experts still have to check if there has been any damage to the wood finish. The finishes might be made from standard floor waxes or polyurethane, and might hinder the drying process. They might also cause cupping of the floor and potentially crack the surfaces. Therefore, the whole hardboard water restoration process is extremely difficult and requires much expertise in this field. It would benefit you to hire proper professionals who have years of experience under their belts.

Here at Reilly’s Oriental Rug Cleaning, we have the most advanced hardwood drying equipment and rug cleaning solutions that can help you in cases of water damage. We offer the most competitive prices and top-notch customer service. Do feel free to contact us to solve any enquiries you might have or book a water restoration package.