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Anatomy of Wood Deep cleaning your hardwood floors Does hardwood increase home value? Engineered vs Solid Wood Grading How to prevent wood floor gaps in the winter Importance of Maintenance Mopping Photosensitivity Public's questions Refinishing Sustainability White Oak vs Red Oak Wood SpeciesHow hardwood helps your home value
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Higher resale value: Hardwood floors can raise a home’s value by about 2.5% to 5%.
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Strong return on investment (ROI):
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New hardwood typically returns 7...
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Best Practices for Damp Mopping
Check your finish: Most modern floors are finished and can handle damp mopping but unfinished floors absorb water and should not be wet mopped at all ( Does water bead up on your floors?).
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Brace yourself for the winter gap!
During the winter, even the most carefully installed wood floors tend to dry out and shrink. The floor behaves that way because of wood's relationship with moisture in the air. Air with a low moisture...
Color Changes/Ambering
General Comments
- All uncoated, bare wood and ALL oil-based polyurethanes get darker in color with time. They darken less and at a slower rate, when they are exposed to light...
My floors scuff easily
Scuffing often occurs due to improper maintenance or the use of harsh or improper cleaning products. Additionally, freshly applied coatings can scuff easily when put into service prior to achieving fu...
- The use of walk off mats at exterior entrances help to prevent sand, grit and water from being walked onto the floor. Sand, grit and water are the floor’s worst enemy.
- Install proper floor protecto...
Hardwood floors are an excellent choice for foyers, hallways, living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms and the home office. Solid hardwood should not be installed in rooms that may be high moisture areas,...
Importance of Maintenance of Specialty Finishes
SPECIALTY FINISHES
Wax Finishes
Maintenance tips specific to wax-type finishes include:
• As with any wood floor, follow a program of sweeping and vacuuming.
• Wipe up spills immediately with a dry cloth....
Importance of Maintenance for Surface Finishes
SURFACE FINISHES
Maintenance tips specific to surface-type finishes (water-based urethane, oil-modified polyurethane, conversion varnish, moisturecured urethane and the finishes on most factoryfinished...
Importance of Maintenance
While specific finish types may require different maintenance, some guidelines apply to the care of all wood floors:
• Floor protector pads should be installed on the bottom of all furniture legs befor...
