* Use dirt-trapping walk-off mats at all exterior doors to help prevent dirt, grit, and sand from getting inside your home or building. Throw rugs or small sections of carpet just inside the entrances are also helpful. Dirt and grit are any flooring’s worst enemy.

 

* Certain chemicals in wood oxidize in strong light causing the wood to change color (weather or age). To avoid uneven appearance, move area rugs occasionally and drape or shade large west or east-facing windows.

 

* Put fabric-faced glide (floor protectors) on the legs of your furniture. They allow furniture to be moved easily without scuffing or scratching the floor. Clean the glide regularly since grit can become embedded on the felt. For your convenience we do sell floor glides / protectors. Please call to order.

 

* Keep grit off the floor and vacuum regularly, as often as you vacuum carpets. A brush attachment works beautifully as long as the bristles surround the entire attachment. Sweep or use a dust mop daily or as needed but do not use household dust treatments, furniture polishes, oil soaps or other similar cleaner as this may cause your floor to become slick or dull the finish. We sell dust mops, floor cleaner and dust mop treatment. Please call to order.

 

* Wipe up food and other spills immediately, using a dampened (not wet) cloth if necessary. Then wipe the floor dry with a dry cloth or paper towel.

 

* When luster does not return in traffic areas such as doorways, kitchen sink, stove area or hallways the floor may require recoating. Please call your local showroom for an estimate.

 

* Never wax a surface finish unless prearranged at installation. Wax will, in most cases, be slippery and once waxed the floor will not be able to be merely recoated to rejuvenate it but will have to be completely re-sanded to restore the floor.

 

*Keep high heels in good repair. Heels that have worn down or lost their protective cap, exposing the steel support rod in the heel, will dent any floor surface including concrete.