Wood floors are the best choice for a clean and easy to maintain surface in any home. The unmatched natural beaty of wood comes with its other natural traits, however. Wood is sensitive to moisture changes in your home and will show this expansion and contraction with cupping or cracks. The most important step to mitigate this is to only install flooring that is acclimated to your home. We take considerable effort to deliver and properly stack your flooring with sufficient acclimation time. Even with the best protective finishes, real wood floors can be susceptible to dents and scratches. Large and/or rowdy dogs can leave impressions in the surface with their nails. Grit on the surface can grind away at the finish. Constant water and sunlight exposure can also break down the protective coating. These factors will determine the time needed before floors need revived with our professional help. If addressed early enough, floors will only require a quick buff and fresh finish coat rather than sanding to bare wood. Preventative measures such as rugs at exterior doorways and high traffic runways, protective glides on furniture legs, never dragging anything, and keeping a clean surface will go a long ways to preserve your floors.
