The winter weather is fast approaching, so you’ll soon be faced with colder conditions seeping their way into your home. You don’t want it to be freezing and you to be caught unaware, so you should be thinking about preparing your home for winter right now, before the chill sets in.
One thing you need to carefully consider is your hardwood floors, as they are typically low-maintenance throughout the rest of the year but take a little bit of extra care when the temperature gets a bit colder.
There are a number of things you can do before winter arrives to help you keep care of your floors. The winter temperatures and humidity can cause wood to expand so you want to take proper care to prevent any issues.
You should start with a deep clean to remove dust and debris, then check if you think the wood needs resanding. Cracks in your floor can let draughts in, so contact a hardwood floor specialist to repair any issues to prevent damage when the cold weather sits in.
Changes in humidity and temperature can cause wood to gap and warp. The best way to prevent this from happening is to try and keep the temperature inside your home as consistent as possible. Use your heating wisely and consider using a humidifier to try to minimise shrinkage.
Protect your floors by covering them with rugs and other covers, this will prevent scratches and also guard against any draughts that are coming up through the floor. These will also be great for preventing debris from getting on the floor. In the winter, there is more debris that can usually be dragged in on your feet, such as dirt, water and snow. You don’t want this being ground into the floor.
One of the best ways to take care of your floors during the winter is just to continuously clean them/ Winter is probably the time of year when hardwood should be cleaned the most regularly to keep it in the best condition.
If you’re looking to get a hardwood floor installed before winter, or need help with resanding and renovation, get in touch with the experts at Just Wood Flooring. We offer high-quality hardwood floors in a variety of types, so you can shop for a style of wood that suits your home.
Our resanding and renovation services help to restore your floors to their natural beauty, and before winter is the ideal time to be doing this. So if you’re in need of our services, give us a call on 01243 827888.