Even though hardwood floors are meant to last a lifetime, they can often get a dull appearance or suffer nicks and scratches, so you need to take steps to restore its original appearance. You usually don’t require a new floor installed and may want to reconsider trying to refinish it yourself. You’ll also want to protect your floor from further damage.

A dull finish can be often be fixed with good cleaning in the areas that are scuffed or scratched. But a good refinish will restore the entire floor to its original condition and make it look brand new. The job is not as easy, so hire a pro. He or she should give you some recommendations for how to take care of your so that it looks brand spanking new for as long as possible!