If the damage to your beautiful hardwood floors is slight you may be able to repair this yourself, however, if the damage is room wide then calling in professionals who undertake wood flooring repair in NYC is the far better solution.
In many cases the damage to the floor is only superficial, there are no deep scratches or gouges or any deterioration of the hardwood slats. In cases like this the issue goes no further than the surface finish which is probably simply suffering from unavoidable wear and tear which will always include scuff marks and light surface scratches. If this is the extent of the problem it is easy to fix and can usually done in an afternoon.
Regardless of how big or how small the repair is, the first thing to do is remove all the furniture from the room. Clean the floors well with a dust mop and make sure the doorways are sealed; the best way to do this is to tape a plastic sheet over the opening. These simple precautions will keep the dust in one room and not all over the house.
A belt sander is by far the best tool to use, do not use a rotary sander as it will cut across the grain of the hardwood boards leaving marks that will be very difficult to eliminate. Once the wood has been sanded to the point where it is smooth, clean it completely again using a vacuum and a tack cloth; it is important when you are undertaking wood flooring repair in NYC that at this stage every bit of dust is eliminated. Now it is time to apply stain, start at the furthest point away from a door and slowly work your way towards the exit. Once the stain has dried you can apply a sealer, polyurethane is highly recommended. It will take several coats of sealer to complete the job, between coats rub the floor over with a pad of fine steel wool and clean again.
If the repair job involves removing and replacing wood slats this is something that should be done by professionals as they have all the correct tools to remove a section of flooring without disturbing the boards on either side which is important.
Simple wood floor repair in NYC can be attempted by a competent DIYer but anything more demanding should be left in the hands of skilled workmen.
Serious wood flooring repair in NYC such as broken boards or unsightly holes can be undertaken by the skilled individuals at New York Wood Flooring.