Not all wooden floors are scratch resistant. No wood is entirely scratch resistant but a hardwood with a specially engineered finish will provide maximum durability.
Making Your Wooden Floors Scratch Resistant Most wooden floors will dent and scratch over the time depending on the wood species used. Choosing the right finish and taking proper care of your wooden floors will help to minimise imperfections. You can sand and refinish solid hardwood floors to make them look like new. Apply a veneer on the top wood layer of engineered wooden floors to strengthen them and make them near scratch resistant. If you want to protect your wood floor from moisture and warping, choose a wood floor with an aluminium oxide or multilayered polyurethane finish. These finishes are engineered to withstand wear and tear. It is best to avoid wax and shellac finishes, as they are prone to chips, dents and scratches.
Taking Proper Care Of Wooden Floors If you have untreated wooden floors it is a good idea to know how to remove any blemishes that appear. To remove dirt, vacuum wooden floors with a special soft bristle. Use a cleanser which is made for wooden surfaces and wet microfiber pad with just a little bit of water. When you are cleaning, the floor should dry within a minute. If the water pools on the floor for longer, clean it again to avoid stains. If you want to know more about wooden flooring please email sales@nagleflooring.co.uk or call 020 3666 0994