Wooden floors add elegance when it used in home improvement projects, as it is a natural material. Wood is one of the most popular materials used in homes and offices. It is a versatile material, as it can go well with all kinds of decorations and furnishings. After installing wooden floors in your home, the value and the appearance of your house will also be enhanced. Wooden floorings are mostly used for bedrooms, living rooms and stairs where there is less risk of them getting wet.

If you are planning to go for wooden flooring in your home, then there are three main varieties: planks, parquet floors and strips. Strips are individual sections of wood that are 1 ½ to 2 ¼ inch wide and these strips of wood are laid beside each other. Planks are a little wider than strips. Parquet floors are square in shape and they are laid in a specific way to create a geometrical pattern.

How to take care of wooden flooring

First of all, you need to keep your wooden floors free from water and prevent them from getting wet or damp. You should never clean your wooden floors with damp mops because it could damage the floor in the long run. Use of any acrylic waxes is to be avoided as well, as it will make the floors more slippery and it will also affect the appearance. If you want to make the floor look more attractive then opt for buffing. If there is any kind of spillage on the floor, then you need to wipe it immediately with a dry towel. Lastly, when placing furniture on the flooring, use soft plastic glides under the stands of the furniture to avoid any kind of scratch marks.