The first step you should always start with is removing the water as soon as possible. When the water is gone, dry the hardwood floor. Assess the damage, and make repairs if needed. Resurface the entire floor, so it looks cohesive and has the same color and texture.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n As a professional, I understand that dealing with water damage can be intimidating. If you have hardwood floors that are water damaged, it advises you to act as soon as possible. The faster you remove the water and dry the floors, the sooner you can make your repairs. Water damage is more common than most people realize, and with the right knowledge and tools, you can repair the damage and make your floors look great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you think your floor may have water damage, there are some signs to watch out for. Some of these signs are obvious, and others are hard to notice. You may see all or some of these problems if your hardwood floor is damaged by water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you see the water damage on a hardwood floor, you may smell it. Although it can take some time for the damage to become apparent, you may notice a bad or musty odor in the room. This could mean that your floor is wet or has been and is now damaged. The odor often becomes stronger as the damage becomes more severe. If you do not notice anything wrong on the top of the floor, it could be damage to the bottom and subfloor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cupping occurs when the edges of the floor become higher than the center. The water in the room or the extra moisture makes the wooden boards swell and pushes them together. They are pressed against the wall as they swell and have no place to go but up. Cupping can occur with other signs of water damage as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Buckling happens when the floor planks spread apart or become higher in the center and lower around the edges. This is common if water has pooled in the center of the floor or if it has reached the subfloor and caused it to become weak or broken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you notice mold growing on your floors or in a room in your home, it could mean that there has been a water leak. This also means there\u2019s a possibility your floors may be damaged as well. If you do see signs of mold growth, you should not try to repair the floor. Instead, you should call a qualified mold remediation team to remove it safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may be walking through a room and stepping on a spot on the floor that feels soft and wet. It could gush water or even have a puddle near it. Some leaks occur under the floor and aren\u2019t noticed until the water makes its way to the surface. When you press the flooring down, it makes it easier for the water to get through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Weak spots can occur if water has leaked on your flooring or pooled in certain areas. You may have one large area where you feel the floor is weak, or you may feel several small weak spots. If your floor is weak, you will feel it give out as you try to walk on it. Even if the wood flooring feels hard, your subfloor could feel soft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.waterandmoistureexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Hard-Wood-Floor-Water-Damage-and-Repair.-What-Pros-Say.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<\/a>Signs of Water Damage On Hardwood Floors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>\u25cf Bad Odors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>\u25cf Cupping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>\u25cf Buckling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>\u25cf Mold Growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>\u25cf Wet Spots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>\u25cf Weak Spots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n