A lot of people dream to have their own magnificent house, no wonder that in order to make it come true they will afford anything. Some people also want the house to be a public attention. Garnished with fancy interiors and furniture, they trick their house’s look to make it eye-catching. One easy way to create the look is by applying wood floors which are very popular for their flexibility and elasticity. Wood floors are timber manufacture designed to use as flooring. Its various and unique pattern also makes people choose it as flooring to their house; however, the installation of wood floors can turn into ‘disaster’ if the owner does not take a special attention to it. Over time stretches and dust will potentially fade away its vivid color and pattern. But don’t worry! There are several tips for maintaining its look, so the wood floors will be a good ornament of the house.
Cleaning is a must! Every good or stuff will be wear-resistant as long as it gets good treatment, such as cleaning. In this case, make sure that spilled food or drink gets cleaned up using mob or towel and a cleaner. But, don’t pick the wrong cleaner! It is because if people use one, the wood will start to peel. Next, vacuum cleaner is a good option as well to clean up the wood floor due to its effectiveness in getting rid of dust. But remember! This cleaning should be done regularly to receive the best result. By doing this, the wood floor will not only look more shiny but also make it durable. Who isn’t in love with shiny, clean, and spotless wood floors?
Then, what if the wood floors have been full of stretches? The presence of the stretches may disturb the look of the flooring. Stretches are basically caused by objects’ friction above the floors, the objects can be high heels, table or chair legs, and whatsoever. To repair it does not take days, just few hours by a method called ‘pad and recoat’. What is needed is only a buffer to scuff the floor and a coat for finishing. If the stretches are quite disguised, just trick it using walnuts. Walnuts are able to repair by scrubbing the floor’s surface because it naturally releases natural oil that can help disguise the stretches. This way is very easy and quick to be applied for those who have problems with stretched wood floor.
Another thing that people need to notice is that wood is a natural object that can expand, so occasionally the gaps in between woods appear and create problem. It is due to the temperature and the humidity inside the house. Normally, the wood floors are good installed in 60 up to 80 degrees along with the level of humidity in about 35 up to 55 percents. To fill the gaps in, temporarily can use the wood filler. Maintaining the wood floors virtually is not as difficult as it looks like, what is difficult is sometimes the willing to do it. People often disregard the cleanness of their flooring though it is a key of housing. If the floors are well-treated, surely it will bring a magic effect to the entire house.
