Floors in your home bear the brunt of the wear and tear. They are not made to last forever so ultimately you have to replace them. The timing depends on your floor type and your lifestyle. Tiles, hardwood, and carpet, each have a different shelf life. But how do you figure out that it is finally the time to replace your floor?

Are your carpets covered in grime? Has your hardwood floor lost its luster? Is your floor uneven or chipped? Or is a part of your floor rotten?

These, along with others, are some of the tell-tale signs which indicate that it is time to replace your floor.

Damaged Hardwood Floor

If you have a busy household, your hardwood floor is quite susceptible to damage. All the time, heavy furniture is dragged on it. Sometimes the pets can scratch your floor too. If you can see the chips and cracks or splintering hardwood floor, it is an indication that it needs replacement.

Even if there are no obvious signs of damage, the hardwood floor needs replacement after a certain time. If you notice that your floor loses its shine and becomes softer and bouncier as it ages, then consider replacing it. 

Your Carpet is Ripped

Carpets are prone to be damaged by dust, water spills, and heavy foot traffic. Look for the rips or tears in your carpet or if it is coming undone at the edges. Similarly, if the odor persists after a thorough cleaning, it is another indication that your carpet needs replacement.  If you notice such signs then your carpet is damaged beyond repair.

Your Linoleum Floor is damaged due to Water

Water can damage all sorts of floors. Especially Linoleum Floor can be damaged beyond repair when exposed to water.

Sometimes when you step on your hardwood or linoleum floor, you feel dips and highs on the floor under your feet. It is probably caused by water spilling and pooling regularly on your floor. When the water seeps through the floor tiles, it damages the packing under the floor and causes the floor to loose support. In such an event, the flooring needs to be taken off and the packing needs to be refilled before the new floor is installed again.

Sometimes the floor starts getting rotten due to stagnant water or water seepage. If this happens, it is probably the time to replace the floor.

Loose Ceramic Tiles or Stained Grout

Unlike carpets or hardwood floors, ceramic tiles can last for a longer period. Sometimes the tiles come loose due to bad adhesive or more difficult structural issues. Loose tiles can be a threat to the people walking on them so you should replace the tiles as early as possible.

The grout within your tiles often accumulates bacteria and debris and needs to be cleaned with some heavy-duty cleaners. But sometimes, even the best of the cleaners can’t clean the grout within your floor. If you can’t clean the stains with even a good cleaner, then it is time to replace your floor. If the grout becomes damaged, the water can seep through the tiles and cause damage to the floor.

Key Takeaway

Flooring in your house is constantly tested with dirty shoes, spills knocks from furniture and scratches from pets. It is only a matter of time before you need to replace your floor. If any of your floors are damaged beyond repair then it is perfect time to visit All Flooring USA and have a look at various flooring options available or talk to one of our experts about your flooring needs.