Wooden flooring in your home looks amazing, but how do you keep that brand new look? Busy homes receive a lot of traffic throughout the day and this can really take it’s toll on the floor. In this article we will show you how to maintain solid wooden flooring or hardwood flooring is it is also know.
Obviously, it is good practice to clean your floor regularly to ensure and dirt and grit is removed that can be dragged and scratched under foot. Periodically it is a good idea to apply hard wax oil which help protect the wood. To maintain solid wooden flooring, this wax will give your floors a natural looking shine whilst also offering a tougher protection against wear and help them to withstand scratches and scuffs. Applying more treatment will also help to reduce the visibility of scuffs and scratches that are already on the floor.
The amount of treatment and how frequently you re-apply the treatment would depend on the amount of traffic your home gets. We recommend re-applying oils to your solid wood flooring every couple of years to help protect it and keep looking amazing.
When preparing to oil your hardwood flooring you should completely remove all furniture as this will not only prevent you from damaging your it, but it will also make it easier to get an even finish. Never drag your furniture across the floor as this can also cause scratches and scuffs.. Once the furniture is out of the room you should sweep and dust the flooring to remove any debris that has gathered on it. Use a recommended solid wood flooring cleaner to clean the floor and once dried you should gently sand the floor using a 150 grade sand paper. After sanding you should sweep or vacuum the floor to remove the wood dust.
Applying oil to your Solid Wood Flooring
For the first coat, apply a thin covering of oil and leave to dry for several hours (refer to the tin for exact times) Once dried, the whole floor will need to be buffed using a soft cloth or buffing machine. Ask us and we will recommend a solid wood flooring oil for your floors.
