Clean regularly with a vacuum or an untreated microfiber dust mop. Ask us about our professional Glitsa Clean and Pallmann Hardwood floor cleaning kits available at our showroom.

Always make sure loose dirt and debris are swept up or vacuumed.

Be sure to wipe up spills immediately using a dampened tack cloth or paper towel.

Wait a full 24-48 hours before light foot traffic and a minimum of 48-72 hours before replacing furniture items.

With our commercial grade waterborne acrylic urethanes, your floors will be fully cured within 7-14 days after final coat. With our commercial grade oil based urethanes, your floors will be fully cured within 21-30 days.

Do not replace area rugs or use excessive amounts of water on the floors until fully cured. (Excludes pre-finished flooring)

Place felt pads on all heavy and frequently moved furniture to avoid scuffing or scratching of your new floors.

When moving large appliances make sure to always use plywood underneath. ALWAYS lift and place all heavy furniture. Never drag items across your floor.

If you are a dog owner, make sure that your dog's nails are trimmed as this will help to avoid scratching and gouging on your hardwood floors.

Place area rugs in high traffic areas, hallways, entrance ways and in front of kitchen or bathroom sinks to prevent wear patterns and water damage.

Humidity levels between 35-50% are ideal. All wood has an equilibrium moisture content based on the humidity of the air surrounding the wood. As the relative humidity levels in your home fluctuate, so does the moisture content in the wood. In order to balance the moisture content of your hardwood floors, the humidity level in your house should be kept between 35-50%. Once the humidity levels go outside this range, you may begin to see cupping due to excessive humidity levels or gapping due to insufficient humidity levels. When moisture leaves the floor to the surrounding air gaps may appear between boards. These gaps will close as the relative humidity levels increase. (Seasonal Gapping) Humidity levels should be monitored both in the areas where hardwood flooring is installed as well as in your basement/crawl space.

When your floors begin to lose their original luster or begin to show signs of wear, it may be time for an additional coat of finish Buffing & Recoating. This typically occurs in high traffic areas first. One or two coats of additional finish will give your floors added protection and may help you avoid the need for complete refinishing. This process should be done every 2-4 years depending on household traffic and wear. Completion of this process is contingent upon use of approved hardwood floor cleaning products.