If you are not from New York, you may not know much about Tribeca (or TriBeCa as some people call it). It is an area of Lower Manhattan whose name derives from the “Triangle Below Canal Street”. Incidentally, it is the home of the Tribeca Film Festival and many other activities of an artistic nature.
Residential development started there during the 18TH Century and, even today, the area contains many buildings of historic value although most of its residences are now managed as condominiums or cooperatives. It has to be supposed that many of these buildings originally had wooden flooring in their rooms. While some redevelopers may have ripped out the old wooden flooring, many of the area’s inhabitants still prefer to maintain the vintage look in their homes. Unfortunately, wooden floors can become worn and damaged over the years and might no longer look their best.
Restoring Wood Floors
In some cases, this may not be possible and the only option is to rip out the old and have brand new wood installed. In other cases, it might be possible for skilled craftsmen to restore the floor to its former glory. However, it should be noted that most raw, untreated wood is more or less white in color (as against the varying hues of brown and tan that we associate with wooden flooring).
Treating Wood
The lumber from tree felling will be cut to size and shape, it will probably be dried out in a kiln and sanded smooth. It will then require some form of chemical treatment to help it resist bugs and insects. It will then be ready for staining and polishing to its required visual appearance. This process is sometimes called French polishing but, it is often referred to as finishing.
Hence, when renovating or restoring wood floors, an important part of the process will be to sand off all the old dirt and decayed polish and then apply the techniques of Wood Flooring Refinishing In Tribeca (or anywhere else for that matter).
Brand New Or Good As New?
If your Wood Flooring Refinishing In Tribeca has been expertly carried out, you won’t be able to tell the difference between it and a brand new wooden floor covering. However, you will know that it not only preserves something from the past but is made of real wood and not an engineered, modern laminate.
For top quality Wood Flooring Refinishing In Tribeca and its environs, contact the specialists at New York Wood Flooring located at 138 West 25th Street in Manhattan. Call them on 212 367 9888 for a no obligation consultation.
