For every new hardwood installation we customize a yearly maintenance schedule to fit the customers needs, but the general rule of thumb, besides day to day cleaning, is that in each of the first five years, a new coat of finish is applied to the wood surface. From year six on, the maintenance coats can be adjusted to every other year. The purpose of this application is to maintain aesthetics and traction, and to protect the wood surface from damage. After 12-15 coats of finish, or 20-25 years, the floor will have a build-up of finish and no doubt have been subject to significant wear and tear – meaning… it’s ready to become new again!
Case Study
Cyril Allgeier Community Center
Cyril Allgeier Community Center has served the Louisville community for decades, and the gym floor reflected that fact! The wood had become a dark amber color, covered with scratches, blemishes, and stains, and the finish had begun to peel. All normal for a longstanding facility that gets substantial use and has numerous coats of finish.
Rather than rip out a timeworn but sound floor and install a new one, we made the existing surface look like new again! All layers of finish, game lines, and blemishes were sanded off, leaving a bare and beautiful wood floor. The surface was then revived with two coats of sealer, new game lines, and two coats of finish. Now it’s looking as good as new and ready for another 20 years!
