Cork flooring is one of the most easily maintainable wood flooring options on the market today. With simple monthly maintenance you can keep your cork floors looking like they were just installed yesterday. This article is designed to help educate the cork flooring homeowner on how to keep their cork floors in top shop and looking as best as possible. As with any type of care you'll need to follow a minimum monthly maintenance plan. So, let's get started on learning how to keep those cork floors of yours looking amazing and beautiful.
One of the first steps to keep cork flooring look its best is to prevent fading. As with any wood flooring option excessive sunlight can affect the color. Sunlight hitting your floors for a long period of time will result in color fading. A good way to prevent fading is to use some sort of window treatment, like curtains, blinds or even window tints. Not to mention window treatments will add a more unique look to the room itself.
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Now, if you cork flooring in the bathroom or kitchen you'll want to consider adding breathable mats near any water source like sink, bath tub, etc. Try to avoid using rubber as it tends to trap moisture on the bottom and help induce bacteria and mold growth; yes, cork floors are very resistant to mold and bacteria growth, but it's not 100% resistant. Also, any plants that are potted on floor level should contain a water trap or drop pan underneath them. This will help catch any overflow from over watering your plants.
Major damage to cork flooring usually occurs when someone is moving furniture around or adding newer furniture to a room. Cork floors are very durable, and this is because of the honeycomb cellular structure. Weight isn't what damages cork flooring, it's the dragging of the furniture across your cork flooring g. Make sure to always lift the furniture when you move it, never drag it across the floor. You'll also want to add felt pads underneath all furniture located on top of cork floors. This will prevent scruffs from minor movements and prevent the furniture from moving all together.
You'll want to clean your cork floors at least once a month. You'll want to use a mop that is damp, but not soaking wet. Make sure the cleaner is PH balanced and not a harsh cleaner or oil based cleaner. Properly mix the solution via the cleaners' directions to prevent a build-up of film on your floors. Also sweep or vacuum the floor prior to mopping to prevent issues of gauges due to items being dug in by the mop.
As you can see it's rather simple to keep your cork floors in tip-top shape and have them looking like they were just installed the other day! If you want to learn more about cork flooring than please on below, and thanks for reviewing my article on cork flooring maintenance and care.
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