Natural Flooring Warehouse Fitting & Maintenance

Recommendations for Wooden Floors
A solid wooden floor, if fitted correctly and looked after can last a lifetime. The Natural Flooring Warehouse recommend that a professional flooring contractors fit solid floors as it is a specialized process. The Contract Flooring Association can provide you with a list of solid floor contractors in your area.

Moisture
The biggest influence to the movement of a solid wooden floor is moisture. In the most basic terms, if the timber dries it will shrink and if it gets wet then the floor will swell. Always ensure that moisture readings are taken before any installation commences.

As with any timber, it is a natural product and its natural defects define its character. The flooring must be checked carefully at the fitting stage, as once fitted it will be too late. Anticipate at least a 5% minimum wastage factor, which may cause the piece to be unsuitable for its intended purpose.

A timber floor, although harder wearing than a carpet, is not an inert element. Heat, Moisture and Humidity around it will have an effect on the floor. The more intense the influencing factor. the greater the effect will be.

Care for your wooden floor

Simple precautionary steps to avoid damaging your Natural Flooring Warehouse Hardwood lacquered floor:

• Protect from chair and furniture leg scratches by using felt or other suitable products.
• Use a floor mat to prevent dirt tracking onto the new floor from outside.
• Wipe or vacuum the floor daily, 
• Remove any spilled liquids immediately.
• Remove dirt and stains with a  recommended cleaner and a damp cloth or sponge. We recommend Bona Floor Cleaner Spray.
• Protect from UV Sunlight – Direct sunlight will discolour any hardwood floor especially darker timbers.