charlotte, nc - October 9, 2014 - (iNewswire)
Good hardwood floor care to protect the investment, and it is an investment since it can bring the resale value up on the house by at least 10% if not more. Hardwood floors Charlotte are beautiful and depending on what type of hardwood used, how much of an up keep and maintenance on the hardwood floors. Here are some general tips on hardwood floor care.
Solid hardwood flooring, like all solid wood, is a natural insulator. The cleaners used in the hardwood floor care will also help keep the natural insulation in the wood. It’s made of microscopic hollow cells and these air spaces produce high insulating values. It would take 15 inches of concrete to equal the insulating qualities of just one inch of wood. Appearance alone can often determine the grade of each hardwood flooring piece.
All grades are equally strong and serviceable in any application. Flooring generally free of eye catching blemishes is known as “Clear”, though it still may contain burls, streaks and pinworm holes. “Select” is almost clear, but this grade contains more of the natural color variations and characteristics such as knots and other marks.
The “Common” grades, No. 1 and No. 2, have more markings than either of the other two grades and are often specified because of these widely varied natural features and the “strong” character they bring to floors. Grades are sometimes combined (i.e., “Select & Better”). Product combinations, such as short pieces or specific grain direction, Quartered and/or Rift, may also be separated by the manufacturer. When purchasing hardwood floor Raleigh, be sure to ask them about this specific hardwood floor care, for the type of floor being purchased.
It’s the surface finishes that are very popular since they protect hardwood floors, their durable, water-resistant and require minimum maintenance, a good finish will determine how tough or easy the hardwood floor care will be. Most are made of synthetic resins and are often referred to as urethanes or polyurethanes and give hardwood surfaces a protective coating. These resins come in high-gloss, semi-gloss, and satin finishes for Hardwood Floor Refinishing Raleigh.
In order to keep the hardwood floors looking beautiful for years, the floor needs to be dust mopped, swept, or vacuumed regularly. Only use a manufacturer’s recommended cleaner and sand, buff, and recoat the floor when the surface no longer shines after cleaning. Depending on the amount of traffic the floor gets will decide how often it will need to be refinished. As long as people use good hardwood floor care techniques the hardwood floors should last a few good years before needing to be refinished.
Contact Info:
United Flooring Group
2727 Interstate St
charlotte
nc 28208
United States
704.391.9845
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