GIANT FLOORING

  Once your brand-new hardwood floor has been installed, you can feel as though you should avoid even stepping on it in order to keep that beautiful glow. Thankfully, wood flooring is made to be used, and if you take good care of it, you may enjoy it for many years.   Protect the high-traffic areas. Even with heavy usage, a rug or carpet may help   keep your hardwood floors looking beautiful . Consider placing mats in the kitchen to relax your feet and minimize scuffing. A mat in the entranceway or hallway will be useful when visitors come and go, and rugs in the foyer can also be useful. Use protectors on furniture feet. Your flooring is most at risk from furniture feet. Even the wooden feet of a sofa can leave marks on the floor, but metal furniture really has to be padded to avoid leaving marks. Every sort of moveable furniture should have felt pads on the bottom of the feet, which are easily accessible and should be used. Sweep or vacuum regularly. Your floors will lose their shine

  Summer is the best time to focus on maintaining your hardwood floors. The hot weather can take a toll on them, so it’s wise to prepare in advance. One way to do this is by refinishing your floors. The warm weather means you’ll likely be out of the house more often, making it easier to have the floors sanded and refinished. The newly finished floor will also withstand increased foot traffic from visitors. It’s also important to protect your floors from sunlight. Close blinds or curtains when you’re out or consider installing low e-glass windows to reduce sun damage. Even small actions like this can help extend the life of your hardwood floors. Regular vacuuming is also essential, as increased foot traffic can bring in more dirt, sand, and grit. If left unchecked, this can damage the finish and scratch the wood. Vacuuming removes this debris before it becomes a problem. In addition to consulting with flooring experts, there are also things you can do at home to   protect your hardwood

  The more difficult part of maintaining wood floors is the safeguard rather than the cleaning. There are a few preventative steps that need to be put in place if you want to lower the likelihood of an accident occurring because wood floors are exposed to several hazards that might scratch or scuff the surface. Shoes are one significant source of risk. In addition to exposing wood floors to outside filth and dampness, it also has the potential to scuff up the wear layer or surface of the flooring.   It's important to be extra cautious and remove your footwear before entering any area with wood flooring . Ask your guests to do the same. Even shoes with soles made of gentler materials, such as rubber, run the danger of marking up your wood floors. Although this would not be feasible in many commercial buildings, such as hotels or restaurants, it might be reasonable to ask visitors to refrain from wearing heels or other footwear that offers a greater risk to wood floors, and