Tips for maintaining oak wood flooring

Oak wood flooring provides a finish of much beauty; for that beauty to remain for any lengthy period of time, it is important to take the care that the flooring requires.

Here are a number of useful tips that could help maintain a fantastic oak finish:

• Place rugs in areas where you know there is going to be a high level of traffic – this will ensure that the flooring doesn't get too much excessive wear.

• Rugs and furniture can also be useful in blocking direct sunlight, which can change the colour of the oak over a period of time. The occasional move round of these rugs and pieces of furniture will stop the floor from developing a patchy appearance too.

• Avoid walking on the floor in shoes that could cause scratches, marks or indents, such as high heels.

• Being a natural wood floor, Oak can shrink and move; utilising a humidifier during the winter will keep any dimension changes to a minimum.

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Date : 22/07/2011
Category: Flooring Industry News