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Following are a few of the questions we receive on a regular basis. If you have additional questions, please call one of our flooring experts.
Question: Are hardwood floors expensive?
Answer: Hardwood floors are often reasonably priced and are an excellent value when compared to other flooring options. Hardwood floors never have to be replaced and will enhance or often increase the value of your home, should you decide to sell. When compared to other flooring products, hardwood floors provide long-lasting value.
Question: What type of floor and color should I choose?
Answer: There are several wood types, colors and grain variations available in hardwood. Carpets, vinyls and laminates come in an abundance of colors, textures and patterns. In a room, the floor represents the largest expanse of color or pattern in a room, second only to the walls. Your floor choice should complement the fabrics, furnishings and accessories that you plan to use in the room and should also match the unique personality of the room as a whole.
Question: In which rooms can I install a hardwood floor in my home?
Answer: Hardwood floors can be installed in any room in a home, except a full bath. However, due to potential moisture problems, solid hardwood is not recommended for installations below grade, such as in a basement. Engineered products, which are less susceptible to moisture damage, are better choices for this type of area.
Question: What about installing wood floors in high traffic areas, like a kitchen?
Answer: The urethane finishes on most new wood floors stand up to water and traffic, making wood flooring ideal for kitchens and other high traffic areas.
Question: Are hardwood floors hard to maintain?
Answer: No. A hardwood floor finished at the factory includes as many as seven layers of UV-cured polyurethane. This finish gives the floor a tough, durable and smooth surface that is both luxurious and easy to care for. Here are some tips in maintaining your hardwood floors:
- Be mindful of the humidity in your home. Too much moisture in the air will warp the floors, and too little can cause them to become brittle. Ideally, the humidity level in your home should be around 40 to 50 percent.
- Do not use water on your wood floors. If necessary, use a damp cloth to wipe up spills, and then dry the floor immediately with a soft cloth.
- Vacuum your floors on a regular basis to pull dirt out from between the boards. The boards need room to expand, and merely sweeping wood floors will leave dirt in between the boards.
- If you decide to clean or wax your floors, use only those products recommended by the manufacturer of your flooring. Many types of floor cleaners and waxes (including oil soaps) can dull and even damage your flooring.
- Furniture legs can scratch and damage hardwood floors. Any furniture that rests directly on top of a hardwood floor should have some type of protector, such as felt furniture coasters under all its feet. For extremely heavy objects such as pianos, use wide, non-staining rubber cups. Furniture coasters and cups are available at your local hardware store.
- To get rid of minor scratches on your floors, use a furniture scratch polish matching the color of your floor. Be sure to use this product after you vacuum your floor and before you wax it.
