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Dos and Don’ts: Laminate Floors

Dos and Don’ts: Laminate Floors

To make sure your laminate floor stays looking like new follow these simple dos and don’ts.

Do not install laminate floors over carpet.

Do not install laminate floors in high moisture areas.

Do not walk on the laminate floor with stilettos heels or athletic spikes or metal cleats.

Do not seal, lacquer, finish or sand your laminate floor.

Do not use a wax seal, polish or abrasive cleaner on your laminate floor.

Do choose the right underlayment to protect against any moisture coming through the subfloor.

Do make sure before you install your laminate floor that the subfloor is level, clean and dry.

Do use a dry mop or vacuum to clean your laminate floor.

Do lift heavy furniture instead of dragging or pulling it to avoid scratching the floor.

Do keep your curtains or blinds drawn during the sunniest times of the day. Direct sunlight can fade your laminate flooring surface.

Vinyl Stains?

Life can be messy, and our floors normally take the brunt of it. These tips will help remove spots on your vinyl floors. If the stain is permanent these guidelines may not fully remove them but can at least help lighten them. Gently rubbing the stain with rubbing alcohol (91% isopropyl) will remove spots like black heel marks, lipstick, hair dye, or shoe polish. Odorless mineral spirits will help remove permanent marker, tar, ink, paint and varnish. If you have scuff marks on your vinyl floor all you will need is a tennis ball and a broom handle. Cut an X into the tennis ball and slide it on the broom handle. The texture of the tennis ball will remove the marks from the vinyl surface without any cleaning aid.

Dos and Don’ts: Vinyl Floor Cleaning

Every floor is a little different when it comes to cleaning and maintaining the natural beauty. Follow the dos and don’ts to keep your vinyl floor looking its best.

Do not use abrasive cleaners or detergents.  This type of product can leave a film on your floor.

Do not use a wax polish or solvent-base polishes.

Do not use a scrubbing tool. This can scratch your floor.

Do not use rolling casters. They can ruin the surface of your vinyl floor. Instead try using chairs that have felt tips.

Do not use a beater bar when you are vacuum. This can ruin the surface of your floor.

Do wipe up any spills as soon as possible. This will help reduce the risk of permanently staining the vinyl.

Do use a doormat to help protect your floor. The dirt from your shoes can act as sandpaper and overtime ruin the finish on your vinyl.

Do wash your floor with a neutral cleaner.

Mannington ADURA®Max

Looking for vinyl floor? Mannington ADURA®Max luxury vinyl planks and tiles can be installed in any room in any house. These floors are easy to install, clean and maintain. ADURA®Max luxury vinyl has the look of real wood and real tile without of the expensive up keep. This flooring features Mannington’s innovative HydroLoc™ waterproof core that makes it perfect for those tricky high moisture rooms. ADURA®Max floors are not only waterproof but are durable, so they are perfect for pets and children.  They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and texture so you can be sure to find your dream floor.

Bleached Wood

Not a big fan of the darker wood tones? That is okay. Look into a bleached wood. Bleaching involves applying a chemical solution onto the surface of the wood to remove the artificial dye or stain of the wood. Bleaching will give the wood an ashy-white washed look to the natural wood grain.

Fumed Wood

Fumed wood flooring gets its beautiful color without staining. Fuming involves putting the wood in a chamber where airborne ammonia is released. The wood reacts with the ammonia and changes the color. The fuming normally gives the wood a rich dark tone and will enhance the natural grain of the wood. We will be seeing more fumed wood in 2019.