Surface finishes might be the most popular type of finishes, as they are easy to apply. Surface finishes provide a water-resistant coating that requires very little maintenance. Don’t use petroleum or wax-based cleaners on this type of finish; clean based on the manufacturer’s requirements only!
Caring For Your Hardwood Floor
There is nothing like the look of a cleaned and beautifully maintained hardwood floor. This look can enhance any room, but it might need your careful attention. You’ll appreciate what a little effort can do, though. You’ve made the investment to give your house a beautiful new look, now make sure it stays in tip-top condition!
Instructions for Hardwood Floor Care
Maintain their appearance and strength with these simple care tips:
• Regularly vacuum or sweep with an attachment or broom with soft bristles. This lets you avoid ruining your floor with what is supposed to clean your floor, and gets rid of particles, dust, and buildup that can scratch the floor. Vacuums are better because they won’t shuffle the dust around.
• “Dust mops” like Swiffer won’t do enough to give it the deep clean it’ll periodically need; use a commercial wood cleaner, or mix a little vinegar and warm water together and go over the floor with a damp mop. Too much vinegar can damage the floor.
• Don’t go too heavy and leave standing water on the floor, as that can damage it. This means that, whatever the substance, clean spills immediately.
• You should especially be attentive with your cleaning to high-traffic areas because the grime and scratchy dust can especially build up here. Use mats on the inside and outside of doorways, and put rugs in commonly-used rooms.
• Stay off the hardwood with shoes, especially those with heels, spikes, and hard soles. Trim the nails of your pets.
Floor Protectors
As mentioned above, you should keep mats in your high-traffic areas, especially those where footwear is taken on and off. But there are finishes you can use to protect the wood. Typically, you’ll hear of three kinds:
Acrylic impregnated finishes are actually infused right into the wood to make incredibly durable surfaces. You’ll generally find them in high-traffic commercial areas. It’s one that will generally come with your floor and not have to be applied by you; find out how it was finished to know the proper cleaning technique.
Wax finishes might need the most work out the three most common finishes. They look great, giving the hardwood a beautiful lustre, and it’s an easy thing to apply; however, these finishes aren’t as durable and might need reapplication. You’ll also need specific floor cleaners, but these are easy to find.
Other Services
Ceramic
With 30 years experience installing ceramic and other materials, Adam’s Flooring will make your next bathroom or kitchen project as great as possible.
Laminate
Laminate flooring is durable, water resistant, and comes in many designs and styles, making it perfect for a wide variety of living spaces.
Vinyl
We take pride in installing vinyl flooring, including luxury vinyl, properly and professionally with proper tools and prep needed to get the job done right.