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A wooden floor is actually easier to care for than vinyl. The main thing to remember is that water is not the wood floor's friend. Water, if left in puddles to dry, will eventually raise the grain of the wood and the floor will become a dirt magnet.
Waxing is a good thing for your floor. Vinyl coatings are not especially recommended. Paste wax, while it is labor consuming, is the much better option. The upside is that you do not have to wax but about every six months with paste wax. The natural erosion of the wax will quickly show on walking areas, so this is where a heavier treatment is best. Obviously, the corners of the room will not need more than one coat.
To prepare for paste wax, read the manufacturer's directions and rent a mechanical "buffer" from your local rental agency. The machine will not take very long to operate, and will give a much better shine to your floor than the back breaking hand buffing. Clean your floor with a barely damp mop to let it dry as quickly as possible. Apply the paste wax in a sweeping arc and let it dry to a hazy condition, then use the buffer to get a hard, water resistant, high polish to your wood.
There are a very few liquid waxes on the market that are recommended for wood floors. One of the oldest and best is a product called "Bowling alley wax". It is easy to use and is specifically designed for high traffic use.
Other than the critical use of wax, a simple dry dusting mop will keep your wood floor in excellent shape for years. A note of caution! DO NOT use furniture polish on your wood floor. While the products in spray cans would seem convenient, they make your floor very slippery and impossible to walk upon. They have to be removed...a very tedious job.
A well applied wax to a wood floor shouldn't have to be stripped but about every three to five years as opposed to a vinyl floor which needs to be stripped every six months. The wood floor gives beauty and ease of maintenance to your home. Enjoy!
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoIf it's treated wood I would try Plegde, or Orange Glo, get a rag and use some elbow grease.
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∙ 15y agoI think you can by some kind of wax substance at your local market.
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∙ 14y agoLaminate flooring cannot be repaired once scratched. You should ensure that the floor is completely clean, but unless you remove the board, there is not much more you can do.
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∙ 13y agoThe best way to do that woul be with a soft wood polisher, you'll be able to get them right out.
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∙ 15y agouse an rubber eraser
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∙ 7y agoclear matte paste wax
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What color furniture do you buy when you have Dark Hardwood floors?
you would normally buy light coloured furnitue to compliment your dark hardwood floorboards
Are wood floors high maintenance?
Hardwood floors are resilient and long-lasting. With proper maintenance and care, they can last centuries. The greatest advantage of hardwood flooring is that it is easy to clean and maintain. While spills and stains on a light-colored carpet can be a disaster, on a hardwood floor you can simply wipe them away.
Which kind of wood will best match my hardwood floor?
I would go with a dark dining set if you have light floors.
Is it better to use light or dark hardwood flooring in a high traffic area like the kitchen?
It depends on your needs, although dark hardwood flooring will be able to hide scratches and sneaker marks more effectively.
Do small dogs scratch wooden floors?
the answer is no. Small dogs do not ruin hardwood floors because they are light weight which doesnt get their claws near the hardwood.. Answer: A small dog can damage hardwood floors by peeing on them. Their claws can scratch the finish, but probably won't.
What is special about the Pergo floors?
Pergo floors have many advantages over other flooring. It looks like hardwood, but is cheaper and much easier to install. It repeals spills and sun light will not damage the floor.
Can you put dark hard wood floors in a small space?
Yes, you can put dark hardwood floors in a small space. Increase your room lighting, add colors into walls and decor to draw light into the area.
What color floors look best with cherry entertainment centers?
People should decorate their rooms / hourses with light cherry-ish hardwood floor, or cherry mahogana hardwood floor, or black ceramics floor to match their cherry entertainment centers.
How to Choose Between a Hardwood and Laminate Floor?
When shopping for hardwood floors for your home, you’ll have to make a choice between installing a real hardwood floor or a laminate floor. It might seem like a cut and dry decision that choosing real hardwood is the better option, but owning a laminate floor has its merits. When you have to make the choice between a hardwood floor and a laminate floor, the deciding factor is always money. Hardwood floors cost much more than laminate floors, which makes laminate flooring a great option for people who are on a tight budget. In the past, laminate floors often looked cheap and inferior to real hardwood flooring, but with newer manufacturing techniques and increased consumer demand, it is often hard to tell the difference between a laminate floor and the real thing. The next issue that you need to think about when choosing between a laminate floor and hardwood is where you plan to install the floor. Real hardwood floors are not easy to install in every room. This is because real hardwood planks need to be glued to a subsurface or nailed into place. Doing so may be impractical and expensive. For example, if you have to install a hardwood floor over a cement slab, you will need to level the slab, sand it, and then apply glue, all labor intensive jobs that can cost a lot money. You also have to be careful about installing a real hardwood floor in places like the bathroom or kitchen where there the potential for a lot of exposure to moisture, which may cause the floor to warp or buckle. Instead, a laminate floor may be ideal. These floors are installed very easily without the need for glues or nails and can be placed over virtually any subsurface. Finally, you may want to consider the durability and ease of maintenance that a laminate floor has to offer. Laminate floors are resistant to scratching, fading, staining, and impacts that can damage the surface of real hardwood floors. On top of this, they are easy to clean, needing only a light vacuuming and mopping every now and then. Because of this, they are ideal flooring options for people who have kids or pets that may dirty the house a lot. If you’re making the decision between hardwood and laminate flooring, make sure you think about these things before making your purchase. Real hardwood floors are not suitable for every home and for every family. If yours is one of them, laminate flooring is a good choice.
How do you remove skunk odor from hardwood floors?
I hope you get a better answer on this, but I firmly believe you can't. The only reasonable solution is to remove the floor where the skunk has sprayed. It might help a bit if you use a UV light (Skunk spray is fluorescent in UV) to see the spray location. Good luck. YES! My mom's dog was visiting, and literally was sniffing the skunk when she got a full spray in the face. She then proceeded to come into my house dripping in skunk. It then dripped all over my floors which are all hardwood. I immediately goggled skunk hardwood floors, and it was not encouraging. However in a blog I found this product. I was a bit skeptical at first, but it worked! No more smell. http://www.biocidesystems.com/roomshocker1.html
Is birch a softwood or a hardwood?
Birch Birch is a stiff, close-grained hardwood that grows primarily in northeast U.S. and Canada. A heavy wood, it has a high shock resistance. Birch is very light in color (predominantly a light yellow) and takes any stain well.
What kind of bugs leave light scratches on you?
Crabs
