Surface Damage & Inside Dogs
Having an indoor dog can bring great companionship and joy, but it also comes with certain challenges—one of which is protecting polished timber floors from dog claw damage. This is particularly important if your floors are made of softer timber species, such as pine, as these are more susceptible to scratches and indentations.
High energy breeds
The risk of dog claw damage is often higher with smaller, high-energy dog breeds. These lively pups tend to become overexcited during moments of stimulation, such as when visitors arrive at the door. Their quick, energetic movements, combined with the sharpness of their claws, can lead to noticeable marks on the timber floor.
The type of damage
Such dog claw damage becomes most evident when the surface is viewed under reflected light, highlighting indentations and scratches. This happens because both the timber itself and the protective finish layer on top have been compressed by the force of the dog claws.
Restoring Your Timber Floors
Repairing this type of damage typically requires sanding down the affected area to remove the indentations, followed by reapplying the floor finish to restore its original appearance.
Precautionary Measures
To minimize dog claw damage, consider keeping your dog’s nails trimmed, using rugs or mats in high-traffic areas, or training your dog to remain calm during stimulating situations.
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Brisbane Polished Floors F.A.Q.
How long does sanding and polishing take?
Generally, floor sanding in Brisbane takes 4 to 6 days to complete a full house (to sand floors, coat/polish) depending on size. Also, see our home preparation guide for customers with helpful advice + more.
Can we stay in our home during works?
Generally, no. Although, where a two-story house can ‘seal off’ each level, then yes, of course. While inspecting your floors however, we always confirm this.
Do the sanders create much dust?
Besides our floor sanders being vacuum assisted, we also use room barriers, as well as refined methods to control it. Nevertheless, we always guarantee a dust-free home after completion.
Can you fill the gaps between floorboards?
In brief, no. Because timber will always expand and contract, then, as a result, the filler will always crack and break out. Read more about filling gaps between floorboards.
Can you remove our old floor coverings?
Yes. Our quotes always include options for extra services such as floor covering removal and disposal.
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