Home Investment Tips - Maintaining Your Wooden Flooring

| Tuesday, August 16, 2011
By Cindy Ross


Using timber for the flooring of your home not only adds beauty and character to the entire structure, it is also made to last for a long time. Wooden flooring can hold weight and other demands of everyday use, plus it produces a rustic ambiance that adds elegance and class to an interior design at the same time.

Wooden flooring may be considered relatively expensive, but it is a lifetime investment. It can last for years if properly maintained. You can also have it refinished rather than replaced if it starts to show age.

Humidity is a part of life in tropical areas like Singapore. Unfortunately, untreated wood is no match for moisture. So before anything else, have a penetrator seal to cover wood floors to keep water from seeping into it and to stop stains caused by liquid spillages also. Regular cleaning and maintenance should also be practiced aside from keeping dampness and dew from destroying the floor.

Keep in mind that although wooden flooring requires lesser care than other materials, it is still not resistant to stain and marks. Put a rug or floor protector under all furniture, including tables, sofas, and stands, to avoid scratches and marks.

Don't permit grease sit in overtime. Even if your wooden flooring has a good sealer, a build-up of dirt can still ruin its polish or worse. Pointed objects, even high heels, can also damage an unprotected floor. If this occurs, surface sanding should polish the punctured area, followed by a sealant coating.

Sweep the floor regularly with broom and brush that have soft bristles. Don't use wet mops. The water will seep through the wood and exacerbate its condition. If there is a spillage, use dry vacuum or soft, dry towel instead.

Wooden flooring is not only a good investment, it is also an aesthetically superior interior design. It can add value and elegance to a structure. And while it is extremely durable, it still requires correct and regular upkeep to sustain its polish and beauty.




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