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What makes us differentTimber flooring is a beautiful addition to any home (and often an interior design favourite!) but it’s also an investment. Often sitting at the higher end of the flooring product budget, getting the care and maintenance tips for your flooring right will mean you can enjoy it from the day of the flooring installation to many years ahead.
SHOES ARE NOT WELCOME
Wearing shoes indoors is unacceptable in many parts of the world and it’s a good idea to follow this practice to maintain any style of flooring, whether it be timber flooring or timber laminate flooring or any other type. Shoes can easily trap the outside dirt, stones and grit and bring them straight inside to the floor and cause damage fast. Hard flooring can suffer scratches while carpet can mark from dirt hidden in shoe soles (you can read more in our Carpet Care Guide). Encourage shoe removal by placing a rack or basket for shoes and somewhere to sit to take them off. A door mat at each entrance is also helpful for those times we forget.
While we can be as careful as possible, accidents do happen. Spills and dirt should be cleaned up quickly as to minimise any damage. Excess water sitting on the timber floor is not encouraged and dirt which is not removed is more likely to cause scratching by walking over it. This also applies to all hard flooring and carpet– the quicker response time, the better the result!
Like anything, continuous and preventative care is encouraged to increase the life of your product. Regular vacuuming and mopping will lessen the likelihood of scratches and marks. There are some more specific cleaning tips for timber and laminate flooring here to ensure you’re using the right product and techniques.
Our beautiful furry friends may be welcome inside, but they can damage flooring (both hard flooring and carpet). Keeping their nails trimmed will certainly help prevent scratches on your precious floor. Keep note of what’s attached to their paws when they come bounding in from playing outside too! For a comprehensive pet and flooring guide, click here.
Placing furniture down on your new flooring is an exciting time as you begin to see your new room come together. Be mindful to place protective felt pads under the furniture and take special care moving furniture so it’s not being dragged across the surface. Frequently used pieces, such as dining chairs may require the felt pads to be replaced more often so routinely check they’re still intact. Where the furniture or object has castors, it can be helpful to place a rug or protective mat down to avoid any wear. This is particularly pertinent in a home office with chairs that have castor wheels. Also be mindful of plants. While they’re a beautiful home addition, overwatering can cause damage to the floor if excess water seeps out. For a flooring and plant guide, click here.
What type of flooring is easiest to maintain?
All flooring requires some level of maintenance to ensure it will look good for a long time. All carpet and hard flooring should be swept or vacuumed regularly to remove grit and dirt from the surface (which can lead to scratches and marks). Laminate and vinyl floors are excellent low-maintenance hard flooring options while solution dyed nylon and polypropene carpet are also resilient.
How to stop rugs from moving on wooden floors
Rugs are beautiful additions to any room but not secured they can become a slip or trip hazard. There are a few ways to deal with this. You can either anchor the rug to the floor with furniture to restrict movement or use a non-slip pad between the floor and the rug.
Are timber floors high maintenance?
Timber floors sit higher on the maintenance scale in the hard flooring world. But while laminate flooring, vinyl and hybrid flooring might require less maintenance, all flooring requires some level of care to keep it looking like new for longer. The look and feel of real timber is also aspirational, authentic and full of genuine character which can last for years if cared for. It also has the ability to be repaired in many cases, which is why we see beautiful old homes with original (restored, often) flooring.
Our Product Coordinator Sam knows a thing or two about carpet and hard flooring. Her expert knowledge ranges from specific material details, product technology and trends to what products work best and where. In other words, Sam’s practical advice and insights are worth their weight in gold! Sam’s favourite product is Misty Cove carpet because it’s like stepping onto a plush haven of softness. It’s also elegant and luxurious underfoot!
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