5 Common Hardwood Flooring Problems and How to Avoid Them

Hardwood floors are a great investment for your home and one of the hottest flooring materials. However in order to maintain its value through time, homeowners will need to perform routine maintenance and find out more about the causes of damage to hardwood flooring. The following are some of the very common problems that crop up during and after installation.

5 Common Hardwood Flooring Problems and How to Avoid Them

Dents and Dinks

Some dents may appear after setup while the floor is still relatively fresh. This may be caused by a number of things, including the use of cheaper grades of wood. Another common cause of minor dents is inferior workmanship; which is easy to avoid when you get professional Mitcham hardwood flooring contractors such as Floor Sanding Mitcham .

Fluctuating Plank Width

Hardwood floors expand and contract as the seasons change. Normally, the wider the width of the plank that the more pronounced the effects of contraction and expansion will be. As the weather changes, temperature and humidity will fluctuate, resulting in the openings between the floor to broaden and subsequently contract. As you select the sort of plank to install, keep in mind the usual expansion and contraction brought on by changes in weather.

Smears and Smudges

This is a frequent issue especially for homeowners who install solid hardwood flooring using a high gloss finish. The images in house magazine catalogs frequently show floors which are exceptionally polished and glamorous but it requires substantial effort to maintain your flooring looking exactly the same. Much like a brand-new shiny car that requires plenty of polishing and washing to help keep it looking flawless, your flooring also will require a lot of polishing and cleaning to maintain their luster.

Hardwood Oxidation

When exposed to sunlight, hardwood floors undergo a process of oxidation, where exposure causes a darkening of the wood. This doesn’t cause any major problems unless the floor is exposed to intense sunlight, in which case you could move a couch or sofa to find a patch of gently colored area underneath. While this could be unsightly at first, the great news is that the stained region will gradually take on a darker tone to match the remainder of the room.

To prevent uneven darkening or lightening of your hardwood flooring, attempt to minimize the amount of sunlight coming into the room.

Avoid Issues with Hardwood Floor Installation by Calling In the Experts

Are you interested in finding a Mitcham Area hardwood floor installation specialist? Look no further than Floor Sanding Mitcham . Our hardwood flooring experts will guide you on selecting the best material for your floor, and performing simple maintenance which may help prolong the life span of the wood. Feel free to give us a call 020 3369 1505 or email us using our online contact form.

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Test your wooden floors

Test your wooden floors
Wooden floors are the most solid and classic material in each home this days. The elegance that wooden floors are showing us and keeping the fact that it last for many decades is making wood flooring an attractive for informed house owners! If you have a hardwood flooring, you can refinish it and bring back the in it sparkle again!
Wood as a material base is a porous and vulnerable. Many people today usually choose to help their floors last longer as protecting them against moisture with sanding. A simple test to find out your floor condition is to place a drop of water on it- if the drop isn’t absorbed, or takes a few minutes to soak in,this mean that your wooden floor may be in good shape, but in case the drop soaks in immediately- this mean that it is time for renovation !

SOFTWOODS TOP 3

SOFTWOODS top 3 :

PINE: Pine is a softwood which grows in most areas of the Northern Hemisphere. There are more than 100 species worldwide.

Properties: Pine is a soft, white or pale yellow wood which is light weight, straight grained and lacks figure.It resists shrinking and swelling. Knotty pine is often used for decorative effect.
Uses: Pine is often used for country or provincial furniture. Pickled, whitened, painted and oil finishes are often used on this wood.

ASH: There are 16 species of ash which grow in the eastern United States. Of these, the white ash is the largest and most commercially important.

Properties: Ash is a hard, heavy, ring porous hardwood. It has a prominent grain that resembles oak, and a white to light brown colour. Ash can be differentiated from hickory (pecan) which it also resembles, by white dots in the darker summer wood which can be seen with the naked eye. Ash burls have a twisted, interwoven figure.
Uses: Ash is widely used for structural frames and steam bent furniture pieces. It is often less expensive than comparable hardwoods.

HICKORY: There are 15 species of hickory in the eastern United States, eight of which are commercially important.

Properties: Hickory is one of the heaviest and hardest woods available. Pecan is a species of hickory sometimes used in furniture. It has a close grain without much figure.
Uses: Wood from the hickory is used for structural parts, especially where strength and thinness are required. Decorative hickory veneers are also commonly used.

TOP 10 HARD WOODS

TOP 10 HARDEST WOODS:

1. Quebracho – From the Spanish “quebrar hacha,” which literally means
“axe breaker.” Aptly named, wood in the Schinopsis genus is among the
heaviest and hardest in the world.
2. Lignum Vitae -Widely accepted as the hardest wood in the world–this
wood has been listed as an endangered species and is listed in CITES.
Consider Verawood as a very close substitute.
3. Gidgee – This Australian endemic is both very heavy and very strong.
Some pieces are dark enough to be used as an ebony substitute: one that’s
even harder than the original article.
4. Snakewood – It’s easy to see what makes Snakewood so unique–its patterns
and markings resemble the skin of a snake. Limited supply and high demand
make this one of the most expensive woods on eart.
5. Verawood – Sometimes called Argentine Lignum Vitae, this wood is a gem:
inexpensive, great olive-green color, beautiful feathery grain pattern, and
it takes a great natural polish on the lathe.
6. Camelthorn – Formerly classified as a member of the Acacia genus, this
south African hardwood is a tough customer. The wood is stubbornly hard,
and the tree is protected by giant sharp thorns.
7. African Blackwood – In some parts of the world, this wood has achieved
an almost legendary status. Historical evidence points to this wood
(rather than Diospyros spp.) being the original “ebony.”
8. Black Ironwood – Pieces are very seldom seen for sale, as this tree is
too small to produce commercially viable lumber. Like the unrelated
Desert Ironwood, Black Ironwood is an excellent choice for small
turning projects.
9. Katalox / Wamara – Some pieces can be just about a dark as true ebony,
while others are a more reddish brown with black streaks. So much depth
in the Swartzia genus, there’s something for everyone!
10. Cebil- Also known as Curupay or by the exaggerated name Patagonian
Rosewood, Cebil is not a true rosewood. It has a highly variable streaked
appearance not too unlike Goncalo Alves.

10 Reasons to choose our company!

10 Reasons to choose our company!

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1.RAPID COMPLETION
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How it works

How it works:

We can give you a estimate over the phone or via email if you have the dimensions, as We work on a rate per sq meter or sq yard the estimate will allow for minor repairs,sanding and finishing with three coats of varnish.
If the price quoted seems reasonable, We will then visit your home to look at the floor and discuss your thoughts, concerns and ideas for the project.
We will then send you a written estimate or email you an estimate for the work.
If you would like to go ahead We will give you a date on which We will hope to start your room. We do not charge for my estimates or advice.

If you have a floor in need of some care and attention, please contact us for a no-obligation quote.