Hardwood flooring adds elegance to any room.
It is an excellent choice for any remodeling project.
But keep in mind, these floors are not maintenance free, they will need to be maintained.
Even though the plank flooring is treated, it will still absorb moisture and can easily scratch if you are not careful.
It goes without saying that you never want to leave a standing area of water on your hardwood floors.
You are inviting trouble.
The moisture will seep into the wood between the wood flooring planks and will cause the wood to swell.
Any liquids that you may spill on your flooring need to be cleaned up immediately.
Also, hardwood flooring can dent or scratch if you are not careful.
Sliding furniture across the flooring is the easiest way to do this.
Always take precautions when moving furniture.
It is advisable to either get the protective felts that can be placed on the bottom of furniture legs or place an area rug over the floor.
Believe it or not, womens high heel shoes can also leave dents in the flooring.
The more narrow the heel the easier to produce a dent.
Some people actually welcome the scratches and dents that appear in the wood floors.
They feel it gives the flooring character.
For those of you who can deal without those unsightly marks, you can have your hardwood flooring refinished.
I highly suggest you hire a professional to complete this job.
Typically, hardwood floors will need to be refinished every ten years, depending on the amount of wear and tear they are subjected to.
Regularly cleaning your floors will enhance the time between refinishes.
There are many products available at your local home improvement store.
Using these cleaning solutions with a cleaning mop or pad will remove just about any blemish that appears on the surface of the hardwood flooring.
Installing hardwood flooring can be an excellent choice and also can increase your home's value.
Just understand that they are not maintenance free.
Just take some very simple and easy steps to maintain your hardwood floors for life.