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The biggest myths about wooden floors

As experts in wood floor sanding, we know that when it comes to giving your home a more natural look there are some considerations to make. However, for whatever reason, there is a lot of fiction that's being told about wood flooring that may affect your decision making. We're here to expose some of that fiction so that you can make a more informed decision.

Wooden floors aren't good in winter

Wooden flooring is quite an old-school choice in some ways, after all, when it comes to envisioning historical interiors, people always imagine rooms full of gleaming wooden floors, floors which are also hard and cold. The reason that wooden floors are still a top choice, however, is because of the amount of warmth they can bring to your home both aesthetically and in terms of insulation.

Wood has ten times the insulating capacity of materials such as steel and aluminium which is why it's such a popular building option. In terms of flooring, wood excels in retaining warmth from every kind of heating system, increasing the overall warmth of your home.

Wooden floors are expensive

In the short term, wooden floors may seem more expensive than any other option. However, when it comes to looking to the future, wooden floors simply are the most cost effective. When they are properly maintained and looked after, wooden floors can last for over a hundred years, you'll even find some have lasted up to three hundred years. 

Wooden floors are incredibly adaptable to style and decor changes that will naturally occur in people's homes, whereas other flooring options can become obsolete and outdated, so will require replacement to fit in with the current trends.

Wood is difficult to upkeep

This is the biggest myth of them all. Wood is incredibly easy to keep clean, you can do so with a simple sweep, dust, mop or vacuum. Just make sure the beater bar is turned off so you can get all the pesky dirt and dust that falls between the boards. 

Also ensure you don't get the wood too wet, because it may dull the finish as well as damage the wood itself. 

Of course, when it comes to the more complicated kind of upkeep for your wooden floors, you may need an expert to help, and that's where we come in. Here at Floor Refinishing Company, we ensure the very best wooden floor repairs. Contact us now to find out more.