CHOOSING THE RIGHT FLOOR FOR YOUR HOME

While the floors in your house are important to the look, feel and performance of Your House, choosing the right flooring doesn't have to be an overwhelming process, so here are a Couple of Important questions to ask yourself before you start upgrading your home with brand new floors:

• How much traffic do you expect the ground to get?
• Do you have children? (for those who have older children, durability may not be that much of a problem )
• Can you have pets?
• Can the floors get easily wet or dirty?
• How often will the floor need cleaning?
• What is your design style? (If you don't understand, we can help!)
• What's your budget? (Will you require old flooring disposed of? Do you need additional baseboards?)

Contemplating your way of life, functionality requirements, budget and design, will help direct you on the best options for your flooring requirements.

For More Information, specs and thoughts, phone Floor Sanding West Kensington Now for a free quote and let's get started on your dream layout for your floors!

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SOFTWOODS top 3 

PINE: Pine is a softwood which grows in most areas of the Northern Hemisphere. There are more than 100 species worldwide.

Properties: Pine is a soft, white or pale yellow wood which is light weight, straight grained and lacks figure.It resists shrinking and swelling. Knotty pine is often used for decorative effect.
Uses: Pine is often used for country or provincial furniture. Pickled, whitened, painted and oil finishes are often used on this wood.

ASH: There are 16 species of ash which grow in the eastern United States. Of these, the white ash is the largest and most commercially important.

Properties: Ash is a hard, heavy, ring porous hardwood. It has a prominent grain that resembles oak, and a white to light brown colour. Ash can be differentiated from hickory (pecan) which it also resembles, by white dots in the darker summer wood which can be seen with the naked eye. Ash burls have a twisted, interwoven figure.
Uses: Ash is widely used for structural frames and steam bent furniture pieces. It is often less expensive than comparable hardwoods.

HICKORY: There are 15 species of hickory in the eastern United States, eight of which are commercially important.

Properties: Hickory is one of the heaviest and hardest woods available. Pecan is a species of hickory sometimes used in furniture. It has a close grain without much figure.
Uses: Wood from the hickory is used for structural parts, especially where strength and thinness are required. Decorative hickory veneers are also commonly used.

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The Best Ways to Clean Hardwood Floors

-Prep your floor for cleaning by sweeping or dust-mopping to get rid of large particles of dirt and debris.
-Use a pH neutral cleaner that will be gentle on your hardwood floors.
-Use a fine spray mist to clean your floor in sections. Avoid putting too much liquid on your floors.
-Use a microfiber mop to clean. Traditional mops can work, but they can leave excess water on your floors.
-Skip using white vinegar and water to clean your floors. Using a specially formulated hardwood floor care cleaner is a smart way to maintain the beauty and look of your floors.