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These are some samples of quality wood floors. We strive to provide
total customer satisfaction. We know your wood floor is an investiment
that you and your family can enjoy for decades.
We are always asking us, "How do we care for our new hardwood
flooring?" Here are some good tips to use:
Surface Finishing: Surface
finishes are very popular because they are durable, water-resistant,
and requires minimal maintenance. These finishes most often are referred
to as urethanes or polyurethanes, and mean on the surface of the wood
to form a protective coating. They genreally are available in gloss,
satin, and matte finishes.
To determine of your floor has a surface finish, check the original
installer or refinish records. If those are not available scratch the
floor gently with a coin in an inconspicuous area behind a door or
in a corner. If the finish flakes, it likely is surface finished floor.
Another test you can try is to apply two drops of water in an inconspiuious
area. If white spots do not appear within 10 minutes, your floor likely
has a surface finish and should be maintained accordingly.
Cleaning
For Surface finishes you should use the manufacturer's
recommended cleaning products. If the manufacturer is not known,
use a generic hardwood floor cleaner, which is available at your
local retail flooring store. You should never use wax-based products
on a surface finish floor, as it will damage the finish. Petroleum-based
cleaners should be avoided on water-base finishes as well.
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Spills
Wipe up spills immediately. Use a slightly dampened
cloth and follow with the manufacturer's or a generic hardwood
cleaning product.
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Stains
For stubborn stains, lightly dampen a cloth with
the manufacturer's or generic hardwood cleaning product, and gently
rub the stain. Repeat as often as necessary until the stain is
removed.
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Damaged Finishes
When the floor begins to loose its luster, you should
contact a professional to refinish your floor and restore it to
its original beauty.
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Wax Finishing: Wax
finishes soak into the pores of the wood and harden to form a protective
penetrating seal. The wax gives a low-gloss satin sheen. It generally
is maintained with additional thin applications of wax. Only solvent-based
waxes, buffing pastes or cleaning lidquid made specically for wax-finished
wood should be used.
To determine if your floor has a wax finish, check the original installer
or refinish records. If those are not available, use a small amount
og mineral spirits on a clean, white rag, in an area that has not been
exposed to traffic. If a slight yellow or brown color appears on the
rag, you likely have a paste wax finish on your floor. To test for
acrylic waxes, mix a small amount of dish soap, ammonia and water,
and place a drop of this mixture on the floor in an area that has not
been exposed to traffic. If the spot turns white, you likely have an
acrylic wax finish on your floor and it should be maintained accordingly.
Cleaning
There are products available at retail flooring
stores that can be used to clean wax floors. You will need to follow
the manufacturer's directions carefully to determine how long the
cleaner should remain on the floor, and will need to apply a new
coat of wax to the floor after it is cleaned.
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Spills
Wipe up spills immediately with a dry or slightly
damp cloth. If necessary, clean the area withthe manufacturer's
recommended cleaning product, or odorless mineral spirits. If the
are becomes dull, buffing may be necessary.
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Stains
To remove white spot stains caused by water, use
the #000 fine steel wool and a small amount of mineral spirits.
Rub gently in a circular motion until the spot is gone, then wax
and buff the area.
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Damaged Finishes
For floors that have lost their luster in heavy
traffic areas, buff those areas with a polishing brush or pad.
If this does not work, try waxing the areas and buffing again.
To restore the finish on the entire floor, you will need to strip,
and sand and wax the entire area.
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