How to buy wood flooringCaring for your floor
Cleaning
A clean sweep
Brush or vacuum it to prevent a build up of dirt and grime that causes discolouration.
Damp, not wet
Water has soaked into this laminate, creating an unsightly swelling in the floor
Wash it with the floor cleaner recommended by the manufacturer, but don’t put too much fluid on it.
No soaking
Clean up any spills immediately. If water soaks into a laminate’s core it will swell, causing the edges of the board to rise up.
Protection
Be careful not to damage the surface by dragging heavy pieces of furniture across it. Use felt protector pads on the feet of furniture to reduce damage.
Cover-up
Use a doormat to protect floors from grit and grime in rooms that are subject to extra-heavy wear and tear.
High-heeled shoes can harm your floor
High heels off
Ask people wearing high heels to remove their shoes, so the pressure from their heels does not create indentations.
Beware the sun
The colour of wood flooring can change when it is exposed to sunlight, so avoid placing rugs on floors in front of windows.
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