Installation Guide

FLOOR CARE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

With today’s ﬁnishes, maintenance of your wood oor could not be easier. Normal

maintenance consists of regular sweeping or vacuuming to collect dirt and grit that

can dull your ﬁnish, along with periodic use of an approved no-wax hardwood oor

cleaner. For Handscraped/Distressed oors, the uneven surface may trap dirt and

dust so we recommend vacuuming more often. Always vacuum thoroughly prior to

the use of approved oor cleaner. Be certain the wheels of the vacuum are clean and

do not damage the ﬁnish. Scrubbing machinery, power scrubbers and steam cleaners

are not recommended to clean the oor.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Aside from those mentioned above, other steps can also be taken to minimize wear

and tear and keep your oor looking new for years to come.

• DO NOT USE liquid or paste wax, oil soaps, or any other cleaners that contain

silicon, lemon oil, tung oil, acrylics or ammonia. Furthermore, avoid ‘home recipes’

found on the internet or other sources. These products and techniques can cause

your oors to become slippery, or cloud and dull the ﬁnish. Use of these and similar

products can harm the performance of your oor and may also affect its re-coat

ability.

• DO NOT USE A VACUUM WITH A BEATER BAR HEAD

• Use throw rugs inside and outside of entryways to prevent dirt and grit from

being tracked in and scratching your ﬁnish. Rugs, mats or backings should not be

abrasive to prevent scratching to the wood oor. Material should be breathable to

avoid trapping moisture underneath.

• Wood and water don’t mix! Never damp mop your oor. Clean up spills promptly

with a soft cloth and recommended cleaning products.

• Place felt-type protectors on the bottom of all furniture and ﬁxture legs to assist

in preventing denting and scratching.

• High heels and sports cleats will likely dent, gouge or scratch hardwood oors,

which is not covered by our warranty.

• Keep pet’s nails trimmed and clean of dirt and debris.

• Avoid sliding or rolling heavy furniture or appliances across the oor. Whenever

possible, lift the item to be moved. If it must be rolled, protect the oor with plywood

or other hard sheeting to prevent dents.

• Use a humidiﬁer/dehumidiﬁer to maintain a consistent year round climate,

keeping wood shrinkage and movement to a minimum.

• The exposure of sun, UV rays and artiﬁcial lighting accelerate the oxidation and

aging of wood. This can cause the wood and/or stain to change color and/or fade

over time. If possible, we recommend that you rearrange ﬁxtures, rugs and furniture

periodically to ensure the ooring ages evenly. Our warranties do not cover damage

from the sun, UV rays or artiﬁcial light. Note: American Cherry and Walnut species

are especially susceptible to the effect of light and may darken or lighten due to

UV or artiﬁcial light exposure. These species change color more rapidly than other

Domestic Species.

• Furniture casters should have wheels constructed with soft, non-marring/marking

material such as soft rubber, or covered with felt. Hard wheeled casters such as

plastic, vinyl or hard rubber can mark or dent hardwood oors. Caster wheel width

and diameter should comply with load guidelines.