Hardwood floors are an expensive investment and will last many years. The following is a general guide to assist you in the care of and to prolong the life of your new floor.
Leather Flooring
Put a doormat at all external entrances to your home. This will help to stop people bringing dirt, grit and sand into your home which could scratch the wood surface.
Put a mat inside your front and back door as this will collect moisture which could make the floor slippery.
Sylva Polish
For the first twelve months of the life of a new floor it is recommended that an Oleo-resinous sealer be used. This material penetrates the wood to help to repel dirt and it also allows the timber to "move" whilst it becomes acclimatised to the surrounding atmosphere. The following chart indicates the types of sites which may require more than two coats of sealer on completion of laying and also indicates the frequency of resealing.
Check doorways and heavy traffic areas regularly for signs of wear usually indicated by a dulling of the surface and a grey appearance. At this stage it is necessary to apply a maintenance coat of sealer.
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