Engineered Wood Flooring Care

You’ll want to get the best out of your wood flooring, so we’ve listed the top ten tips to make your flooring last and last…

1. Use good quality rugs and doormats by entrance areas to prevent dirt, sand, grit and other substances from being tracked onto your floor.

2. Sweep the floor regularly to prevent accumulation of dirt or grit that can scratch or dull the floor finish.

3. Use floor protectors stop indentations and scratches from heavy objects.

4. Do not use rubber or foam backed plastic mats as they may discolour the floor. To prevent slippage use an approved vinyl rug underlayment.

5. Maintain a normal indoor relative humidity level between 40% and 55% throughout the year, to minimise the natural expansion and contraction of wood. Failure to provide adequate relative humidity in the home by the use of a humidifier or a dehumidifier will void the warranty.

6. Avoid gouges or cuts in your floor from sharp objects. While your floor is one of the most wear resistant floors on the market, sharp or pointed objects can nevertheless damage it.

7. Don’t walk on your floor with stiletto-style heels, spiked golf shoes or cleats; they may cause indentations in your floor.

8. Rearrange area rugs and furniture periodically so the floor ages evenly. UV sunlight will soften or darken the tone of different species of hardwood to varying degrees

9. Use a dolly when moving heavy furniture or appliances. But first, put down a sheet of quarter inch plywood or Masonite to protect the floor. Never try to slide or roll heavy objects across the floor.

10. Keep pets’ nails trimmed, or consider “booties” available at pet stores.