News — Preserve Hardwood Floors

  Flooring is a very important feature of your home. Throughout the life of your floor, it will witness heavy objects slamming against it, stains, dirt, and bare feet of many shapes and sizes. Hardwood flooring is one of the very best options you can select. Not only are hardwood floors beautiful and warm, they can generally withstand a considerable amount of traffic. Hardwood floors are coated by various types of finishes. This begs the question, what type of finish protectant is the best for a hardwood floors. Polyurethane finish was designed to achieve a more durable and water resistant...

Having hardwood floors requires dedication and some patience. After owning hardwood floors for nearly 10 years, I know just how easy it is to scratch or damage them without even thinking about it.  Just like everything else in life, maintaining the attractive condition of my hardwood floors has required extraordinary skills. Skills I never even knew I had. Of course, I couldn’t have done it without the help of my trusty sidekick. After all, every hero has a sidekick, and when it comes to protecting my hardwood I trust in my Scratch Concealer by WearMax.  Every day I have kids,...

Unfortunately for homeowners, scratches, dings, and dents to hardwood floors are inevitable. It is important to regularly care for your hardwood flooring. No matter what, whether it’s from children, pets or moving furniture, the reality is that scratches and gouges will happen. Online, there are numerous “fix it” guides that, while their repair may only be temporary, do offer at least some solution for those trying to repair on a budget. Oil and Vinegar: Simply combine 3 parts oil and 1 part vinegar, either white or apple cider works well, in a jar. Mix it well, and rub it onto...

Stop worrying about your hardwood floors! The average consumer spends approximately $1,100 per year on different materials, cleaners, and protectors for their hardwood floors. It's time for that to change. What if there was a way to coat your floor with a ceramic finish that was harder than diamond? Well, there is.  WearMax® XT Ceramic Finish is absolutely the best finish for protecting hardwood floors, and there are a number of reasons why. What this product essentially does is create a layer coating in between your feet and the hardwood floor. Technically speaking, you're really not even walking on the...

Protecting and preserving hardwood floors can be easy if you know some helpful tips. Putting in the effort now will help keep your hardwood floors looking like new and staying beautiful. Following are some simple things you can do and watch for to keep your hardwood floors looking great for years to come! Maintain Humidity Levels: Keep the relative humidity level somewhere in the range of 35% to 65%. Staying within this range will help prevent the wood from becoming too dry and shrinking. Excess moisture absorption could potentially lead to wood expansion, warping, and mold development. Watch Temperature: Hardwood flooring...