Having dark hardwood floors installed in your home will look beautiful, but keeping them clean and scratch-free can be a difficult task. And if you have pets, the problem can be much worse. So how can you keep dark floors in good shape without getting rid of your furry friends? See below to find out:
While some professionals recommend distressing your wood floors minimize the effects of scuffs and scratches, this solution is not right for everybody. According to Rusty Swindoll of the National Wood Flooring Association, “Distressing the floor is certainly an option, but unless you really like the look, it’s not the best solution because it’s not something you can undo.”
Instead of distressing your floors, there are a few other options. First off, you’ll want to keep your pets’ nails clipped. This should help to keep floor scratches to a minimum. Additionally, you should refinish your floors the moment you notice they are no longer shining. Often times, people wait until the scratches wear through to the bare wood and this can reduce the life of your flooring.
Another preventative maintenance step you can take to protect your floors is to place area rugs or runners in high-traffic areas, like the kitchen or near the front door.
If you floors require a bit more attention, call on the experts at Hall Flooring. We will help you come up with the best solution, whether it requires refinishing your current floors or tearing up the old one and having a new one installed. Call us today at (203) 967-3006 to schedule an appointment. Labels: finished flooring, hall flooring, hardwood floor maintenance, hardwood flooring, hardwood flooring fairfield, hardwood flooring long island, hardwood flooring queens, Protecting Your Wood Floors