Wooden Floors

What is great about many of the older homes around my communy is that many of them have wooden floors. I don’t know why I love them so much, but I do. It might be because I always loved my grandparents house, and they were full of wood floors that were as old as the house. This house was once a hotel when the main mode of transportation was the horse and buggy. Those are some old floors, and they always looked amazing. I guess that says a lot about that type of flooring and why you may see que often.

The home I now live in has wooden floors, and as drafty as they can be in this place, I hate to put anything over them. Even one throw rug seems to be a sin against the beauty of this type of flooring. The ones here are not in the best shape, but they are still beautiful. I don’t own this house, or I would have had them refinished a long time ago. It’s okay though, they really don’t look that bad, but they would look amazing with a new finish on them and with some of the damage from long ago carpeting fixed.

When you invest in wooden floors, you are getting something that can last a lifetime and beyond, as long as you know how to care for them. You should never have them in your home unfinished, as they are vulnerable to any type of water that may fall on them. They will also stain instantly if you leave them unprotected. Even after they are finished, you do have to watch what type of cleaner you use on your wooden floors. You should dry mop them as often as needed, but try not to use water unless you have to do so. If you use water, wipe up the excess immediately to avoid any problems with damage and warping.

They need care, but wooden floors look good in any home, and they give a warm feeling that you can’t get with some other types. Carpeting is nice, but does not always work with certain types of décor, and will eventually have to be replaced. If you decide to cover your wooden floors with carpeting, make sure you do so in a way that does not damage the floors. You may think you love the carpeting, but you may come around to wishing for your natural hardwoods again, and you won’t want them to be damaged from installing carpet.