Wooden floors
A wooden floor is an investment in an expression that does not go out of style. Proper care and cleaning allow your wooden floor to stay beautiful for decades. In addition, there is a difference in the wear resistance of the wood types. Therefore, before you choose a wooden floor, you must settle on how much time and energy you want to put into the care and cleaning of your wooden floor.
Some types of wood are best suited for one need, while others are suitable for other conditions.
Light woods such as birch, spruce and pine are more delicate and less durable than dark woods such as oak, beech and ash. Therefore, it may be an idea to choose robust types of timber for rooms where many people move frequently. Before you start cleaning and treatment, you must know the kind of wood and its unique needs. This way, you can achieve the best result and the most beautiful wooden floor for many years.
Cleaning and care of wooden floors
Wooden floors are available in many variations, and you must choose cleaning and care products according to your floor's surface treatment. If you are faced with having to lay a new wooden floor, you must decide for yourself how much time you want to devote to ongoing cleaning and care. If you have just moved into a house with a wooden floor, you must familiarize yourself with how your floor should be cared for and cleaned so that the floor can last for many years.
Treatment of wooden floors
You can either leave a wooden floor untreated or give it soap, lye, oil or varnish. An untreated wooden floor is sensitive to wear and tends to absorb dirt, grease, water and colour from, e.g. red wine. Untreated wood becomes slightly yellowish over time, and regular care and cleaning of the wooden floor are necessary if it is to remain beautiful.
Lye treatment of wooden floors
By giving your wooden floor a lye treatment, you prevent the wood from yellowing, as it would otherwise do over time. However, the floor is still delicate, so a lye-treated wooden floor is a solution for you who want to spend time on ongoing care and cleaning of the wooden floor.
Soap treatment of wooden floors
Soap-treated wooden floors are more robust than untreated floors but still delicate. Soap treatment gives a nice, matt surface, and you can influence the colour and appearance of the wood by providing a pigmented soap treatment. It would help if you treat your wooden floor with soap 2-4 times a year. To achieve the desired effect, you must do it right.
Oil treatment of wooden floors
An oil-treated wooden floor is good in homes and areas with a lot of traffic, for example, in the entrance hall. The advantage of oil is that you can relatively quickly patch a limited area if it has become extra worn.
Varnishing of wooden floors
Varnishing a wooden floor is a very resistant treatment for your floor. The method requires minimum maintenance, but if you spill water, you must wipe it up, as it can damage the floor. Depending on the type of paint and the amount of wear, you should repaint every 5-10 years. year. Varnished wooden floors require regular cleaning with the right products that do not dissolve the varnish.
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Alternatives to wood floors
Laminate, linoleum and vinyl floors belong to the category of floors that are incredibly durable and easy to clean. These floor types are particularly suitable for the bathroom, kitchen, utility room and other places where it is humid and where we often stay.
Laminate, Linoleum or vinyl floor
Laminate, linoleum and vinyl floors can resemble each other in appearance. However, they are different and therefore require different care.
- A laminate floor consists of wood with a thin layer of adhesive film. The film can be printed graphics that simulate wooden floors, bricks, wood or the like. Very durable and easy to clean.
- Linoleum is a natural material that is almost impossible to wear out. It is easy to clean and can partially repair itself because the material is organic.
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Vinyl flooring is an elastic material and resembles laminate. The material is available with patterns or colours – for example, the black-and-white floor with 'checkers' is a classic within vinyl or laminate flooring.