Wood Flooring

Kaiser Tile in Tempe, Arizona will be happy to explain more in depth what wood flooring best suites your needs. Serving all of Arizona including Tucson, Mesa, Phoenix, Gilbert and Scottsdale.

    Over a long period, light may cause color changes on the woods surface. This is a normal and natural case with wood. Some woods such as American Cherry and Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba) are very light sensitive and will darken fairly quickly when exposed to direct lighting. Other darker species like American Walnut will lighten. Occasionally move carpets and furniture and reduce harsh lighting to minimize discoloration.

   It should be realized that wood is a natural product with all its own natural variations of grains, colors and characteristics, which are perfectly normal with any wood product. Wood is also a living material, which reacts to changes of the climate and surroundings. During high humidity, the wood absorbs moisture and expands. In winter, when the surrounding is heated, humidity drops, the wood releases its humidity, and it shrinks and contracts.

   Therefore it is necessary that the humidity in the room, wherever any hardwood flooring is installed, must be maintained at the level of 45~60% by the use of humidifier and / or dehumidifier; and the room temperature is kept at 68? F by heating or air-conditioning system.

   These conditions are good simultaneously for human health as well as for the well being of the hardwood floorings. If the humidity variation is more than 40 % (summer/winter) and no counter-measure is taken, it may cause delamination or other damages which are not covered by the Limited Warranty.
 
   Regular cleaning should also be done, either by a vacuum cleaner or a smooth broom, to remove any sand or dirt to avoid abrasion and scratches.
 
   The surface could also be cleaned by a mop slightly dampened with an approved wood flooring cleaner to remove stain, grease, shoe-tracks etc.

   Take extra care with high-heeled shoes. Athletic shoes can trap sand and grit in the soles that can scratch the floor. Keep your pets' claws well trimmed to avoid scratches to your floor. Never use traditional wax or steel wool for cleaning. It is highly recommended to put good floor-mats at any entrance area, and rugs around the kitchen-sink and dishwasher area to protect the surface from water or detergents. Wipe and dry up spills immediately, never allow water to stand on the floor surfaces for any length of time. Put some felt-like pads under any furniture bases, chair-legs etc. to prevent scratches. Felt pads should be inspected regularly and replaced when they show signs of wear. Cover or replace any hard, narrow plastic casters with wide rubber or soft polyurethane casters. Protect your floor when moving heavy furniture. Avoid excessive sunlight or artificial light to fall directly on the surface for an extended period of time.

The longevity of any hardwood flooring products is directly related to the proper installation and the commitment to appropriate care and maintenance. Hardwood Flooring will scratch and dent. Proper care will help keep this to a minimum and will keep your floor looking beautiful for many years.

   Kaiser Tile in Tempe, Arizona will be happy to explain more in depth what wood flooring best suites your needs. Serving all of Arizona including Tucson, Mesa, Phoenix, Gilbert and Scottsdale. Visit us or call at 480.222.1100. Following is a short synopsis on maintaining and cleaning your wood floor.

Wood Flooring