Wood Flooring
Kaiser Tile in Tempe, Arizona will be
happy to explain more in depth what wood flooring best suites your
needs. Serving all of Arizona including Tucson, Mesa, Phoenix, Gilbert
and Scottsdale. Visit us or call at 480.222.1100. Following is a short
synopsis on maintaining and cleaning your wood floor.
The longevity of any hardwood flooring products
is directly related to the proper installation and the commitment to
appropriate care and maintenance. Hardwood Flooring will scratch and
dent. Proper care will help keep this to a minimum and will keep your
floor looking beautiful for many years.
It should be realized that wood is a natural
product with all its own natural variations of grains, colors and
characteristics, which are perfectly normal with any wood product. Wood
is also a living material, which reacts to changes of the climate and
surroundings. During high humidity, the wood absorbs moisture and
expands. In winter, when the surrounding is heated, humidity drops, the
wood releases its humidity, and it shrinks and contracts.
Therefore it is necessary that the humidity in the room, wherever
any hardwood flooring is installed, must be maintained at the level of
45~60% by the use of humidifier and / or dehumidifier; and the room
temperature is kept at 68º F by heating or air-conditioning system.
These conditions are good simultaneously for human health as well
as for the well being of the hardwood floorings. If the humidity
variation is more than 40 % (summer/winter) and no counter-measure is
taken, it may cause delamination or other damages which are not covered
by the Limited Warranty.
Regular cleaning should also be done, either by a vacuum cleaner or
a smooth broom, to remove any sand or dirt to avoid abrasion and
scratches.
The surface could also be cleaned by a mop slightly dampened with
an approved wood flooring cleaner to remove stain, grease, shoe-tracks
etc.
Take extra care with high-heeled shoes. Athletic shoes can trap
sand and grit in the soles that can scratch the floor. Keep your pets'
claws well trimmed to avoid scratches to your floor. Never use
traditional wax or steel wool for cleaning. It is highly recommended to
put good floor-mats at any entrance area, and rugs around the
kitchen-sink and dishwasher area to protect the surface from water or
detergents. Wipe and dry up spills immediately, never allow water to
stand on the floor surfaces for any length of time. Put some felt-like
pads under any furniture bases, chair-legs etc. to prevent scratches.
Felt pads should be inspected regularly and replaced when they show
signs of wear. Cover or replace any hard, narrow plastic casters with
wide rubber or soft polyurethane casters. Protect your floor when moving
heavy furniture. Avoid excessive sunlight or artificial light to fall
directly on the surface for an extended period of time.
Over a long period, light may
cause color changes on the wood’s surface. This is a normal and natural
case with wood. Some woods such as American Cherry and Brazilian Cherry
(Jatoba) are very light sensitive and will darken fairly quickly when
exposed to direct lighting. Other darker species like American Walnut
will lighten. Occasionally move carpets and furniture and reduce harsh
lighting to minimize discoloration.
Kaiser Tile in Tempe, Arizona will be happy to explain
more in depth what wood flooring best suites your needs. Serving all of
Arizona including Tucson, Mesa, Phoenix, Gilbert and Scottsdale.
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