How to maintain your wood floors.

How to maintain hardwood floors?

Maintaining your home is essential so that it retains its value, especially hardwood floors. Indeed, during a visit to purchase a house, the potential buyer will notice at first glance if the condition of the floors leaves something to be desired. It is therefore essential that the flooring is impeccable.

Protect your floor from the elements

The wooden floors are sensitive to sunlight and humidity. It is therefore essential to protect them as much as possible from these two things. For light, simply do not expose your wooden floor directly to the sun's rays, whether with curtains or awnings. The impact of sunlight will mainly be seen on the color of the floor which change under exposure, but in the same way, a floor that is too dry risks moving.

The same goes with water. Wood absorbs moisture very well and if you have excess humidity in a room, the wood will suffer. For example, the blades can warp. It is also important to watch out for water leaks or liquid drops. Clean and mop as quickly as possible, before the wood absorbs everything.

Pay attention to the wear of your floor.

It is impossible not to wear out your floor. Wood is a flexible and pleasant material to the touch, but it does wear out. There is nothing you can do about this except by protecting your floor. There are two easy tips to apply:

• Relocate furniture

It doesn't seem like much, but it's a proven solution. To ensure that your floor wears more evenly, you can change the organization of the room regularly so that all the boards are exposed to the same treatment.

• Cover sensitive parts

It is entirely possible to protect the most traveled parts. Place rugs in front of entrances or in areas of the room where there is the most traffic.

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Proper maintenance of wood floors thanks to the advice of our specialists will make them even more solid than a brand new floor.

Clean your floor regularly

It is essential to clean your floor at least once a month using specialized products. Do not wash with plenty of water and use damp microfiber cloths or clean the floor surfaces. If you applied oil , you can also recoat regularly to maintain the wood.

Sand your floor

Wood is a very practical material because it can be renewed with good sanding. For this, it is recommended to carry out the sanding your floor uniformly every 10 or 20 years following its use. Sanding takes place in three stages, three sandings with different grains to remove scratches and stains and even out the floor. After sanding, remove all dust and varnish or oil it to protect it again.

As a floor renovation specialist, we believe our customers deserve the best when it comes to choosing top quality varnishes.

All the varnishes we use are ecological, durable and odorless and above all do not contain any toxic products harmful to the environment.

With Doctor Sandblasting, your peace of mind is assured at every stage of the project. We take care of every little detail.

What to do in case of water damage?

Water damage to floors is one of the most common problems for which we call upon our services. Most of the time, a water problem will almost always require a complete renovation of the damaged floor.

Sometimes it is not water damage due to breakage, but an accumulation of water caused by humidity. By the time you notice it, unfortunately it is already too late and the water has already done a lot of damage. Our floor restoration professionals are trained to deal with all these situations, and even if they don't work miracles, our experts will offer you the best possible solutions.