Wood Floor Care
A solid wood floor, properly installed, will last a lifetime or beyond. But every so often, we do hear about performance problems. In almost every situation where there is a problem, the culprit is moisture. Wood flooring can gain or lose moisture as it acclimates to the environmental conditions where it is installed. This moisture can cause flooring to noticeably swell or shrink, which can cause buckling and obvious, unsightly gaps.
These issues can easily be avoided by properly addressing moisture-related issues before, during, and after installation. Common mistakes include installing over a wet subfloor, failure to acclimate the floor properly prior to installation, and improper care, such as allowing water to sit on the floor, or moisture to get trapped under rugs or appliances.
