Charlottetown Flooring & Home Improvement
Wood and Water Wood fibres swell when they absorb water, which can damage floors and their finish. When water gets into your floor, it can alter floorboard dimensions, cause discoloration, and lead to mould buildup between boards. Floors in kitchens and entranceways are particularly subject to getting wet. Special care must be taken with wood …
What you need to know about Wood Flooring, Water, Abrasives and HumidityRead More
Protecting your investment has never been so easy! Normal maintenance of a prefinished floor is fast and easy. Just follow these two steps. Step 1 The best way to protect your wood floors is to vacuum regularly. The vacuum cleaner removes dust and abrasive substances from the surface. Frequency: As often as necessary. Step 2 …
The species of wood used to make wood floors offer a high level of compression resistance. However, if the pressure exerted on a wood floor is greater than its compression resistance, marking will result. Pressure is determined by an object’s weight and the surface in contact with the floor. The smaller the contact surface for …
You can hide the small holes left by finishing nails with wood putty. Fill the hole. Wipe excess wood putty immediately with a clean cloth and cleaner. Apply a thin coat of urethane to the surface. Let dry for about an hour. Once the installation is done, vacuum the floor and clean with cleaner and …
Spilled Liquid Quickly wipe up spills with a dry cloth or paper towel and then spray with wood floor cleaner to clean the surface. Sticky or Oily Stain, Rubber or Heel Marks Dampen a cloth with wood floor cleaner then rub the soiled area. Rinse the cloth and wipe the surface thoroughly. Stubborn Stains Ink, …
Everyday Troubleshooting Tips for your Wood Floors…Read More
