Aside from the usual stains and scratches, there are problems that can arise upon Dallas wood floor usage especially due to failure in proper installation. Expansion and shrinkage could occur and is in fact a common problem regarding wooden floors. Moisture is usually the main factor wood normally reacts to.
Expansion or shrinkage could be due to improperly dried wood planks. Since wood is a natural material, there is a sure water content that must be dried out or at least regulated only to a certain percentage so as not to affect the quality of the floor it will be turned into. Another factor is radiant heat.
Natural environments are not always naturally radiant heat can at times be a plus in controlling damage to hardwood floors. Sometimes it may be a minus factor due to humidity or excess heat, sunlight exposure to your floors.
The only direction of the normal warm air is upward. But unlike it, radiant heat travels on any direction passable. Thus, radiant heat underneath wood floorings is in tubes under sub-floors. If there is any amount of moisture in the sub-floor, it will definitely enter your Dallas hardwood floor once the radiant heating system is turned on especially when the surface temperature reaches 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Therefore, to achieve an excellent floor installation, the radiant heating system must already be turned on before the flooring is installed. There kinds of wood don't react well when being installed over radiant heating so it is best to inquire and consult on the recommended type of wood flooring best suited Also, wood strip flooring is better than a whole plank floor. Wide boards contract and expand more than strips do.
Dallas wood floors are exceptionally easy to deal with once installed. From cleaning, to good maintenance, to overall appearance, it is considered as one of the best flooring choices. Watch out for temperature, moisture, and environmental factors not only after it is installed but from the choosing, to the actual installation as well.
Solving the problem, if the floor has damage in a small area you may want replacement boards for a quick fix to alleviate having to refinish an entire floor.
Always hire an experienced floor repair professional when having any work done on your hardwood floors.
Its important to protect your floors against, Mother Nature and more from active families environmental debris.
All hardwood floors will fade, change shades or darken over time. The exposure to sunlight will greatly increase this processes of damage.
Window treatments protect your floors from sunlight on a daily bases. Rotating area rugs and furniture regularly will allow your floors to age evenly from UV exposure and excessive heat.
Adding cover guards for furniture legs will also protect your floor against damage. Carefully move heavy objects across your floor to avoid scuffing and scratches into the wood.
Stiletto heels cause dents and scratches and are not covered by your warranty. Enjoy your beautiful hardwood floors with routine maintenance
Expansion or shrinkage could be due to improperly dried wood planks. Since wood is a natural material, there is a sure water content that must be dried out or at least regulated only to a certain percentage so as not to affect the quality of the floor it will be turned into. Another factor is radiant heat.
Natural environments are not always naturally radiant heat can at times be a plus in controlling damage to hardwood floors. Sometimes it may be a minus factor due to humidity or excess heat, sunlight exposure to your floors.
The only direction of the normal warm air is upward. But unlike it, radiant heat travels on any direction passable. Thus, radiant heat underneath wood floorings is in tubes under sub-floors. If there is any amount of moisture in the sub-floor, it will definitely enter your Dallas hardwood floor once the radiant heating system is turned on especially when the surface temperature reaches 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Therefore, to achieve an excellent floor installation, the radiant heating system must already be turned on before the flooring is installed. There kinds of wood don't react well when being installed over radiant heating so it is best to inquire and consult on the recommended type of wood flooring best suited Also, wood strip flooring is better than a whole plank floor. Wide boards contract and expand more than strips do.
Dallas wood floors are exceptionally easy to deal with once installed. From cleaning, to good maintenance, to overall appearance, it is considered as one of the best flooring choices. Watch out for temperature, moisture, and environmental factors not only after it is installed but from the choosing, to the actual installation as well.
Solving the problem, if the floor has damage in a small area you may want replacement boards for a quick fix to alleviate having to refinish an entire floor.
Always hire an experienced floor repair professional when having any work done on your hardwood floors.
Its important to protect your floors against, Mother Nature and more from active families environmental debris.
All hardwood floors will fade, change shades or darken over time. The exposure to sunlight will greatly increase this processes of damage.
Window treatments protect your floors from sunlight on a daily bases. Rotating area rugs and furniture regularly will allow your floors to age evenly from UV exposure and excessive heat.
Adding cover guards for furniture legs will also protect your floor against damage. Carefully move heavy objects across your floor to avoid scuffing and scratches into the wood.
Stiletto heels cause dents and scratches and are not covered by your warranty. Enjoy your beautiful hardwood floors with routine maintenance
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