Use and Care Manual

With today’s nishes, maintenance of your wood oor could not be easier. Normal maintenance
consists of regular sweeping or vacuuming to collect dirt and grit that can dull your nish, along
with periodic use of an approved no-wax hardwood oor cleaner. For Handscraped/Distressed
oors, the uneven surface may trap dirt and dust so we recommend vacuuming more often.
Always vacuum thoroughly prior to the use of approved oor cleaner. Be certain the wheels of
the vacuum are clean and do not damage the nish. Scrubbing machinery, power scrubbers and
steam cleaners are not recommended to clean the oor..
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Aside from those mentioned above, other steps can also be taken to minimize wear and tear
and keep your oor looking new for years to come.
• DO NOT USE liquid or paste wax, oil soaps, or any other cleaners that contain silicon, lemon
oil, tung oil, acrylics or ammonia. Furthermore, avoid ‘home recipes’ found on the internet or
other sources. These products and techniques can cause your oors to become slippery, or
cloud and dull the nish. Use of these and similar products can harm the performance of your
oor and may also affect its re-coat ability.
• DO NOT USE A VACUUM WITH A BEATER BAR HEAD
• Use throw rugs inside and outside of entryways to prevent dirt and grit from being tracked in
and scratching your nish. Rugs, mats or backings should not be abrasive to prevent scratching
to the wood oor. Material should be breathable to avoid trapping moisture underneath.
• Wood and water don’t mix! Never damp mop your oor. Clean up spills promptly with a soft
cloth and recommended cleaning products.
• Place felt-type protectors on the bottom of all furniture and xture legs to assist in
preventing denting and scratching.
• High heels and sports cleats will likely dent, gouge or scratch hardwood oors, which is not
covered by our warranty.
• Keep pet’s nails trimmed and clean of dirt and debris.
• Avoid sliding or rolling heavy furniture or appliances across the oor. Whenever possible,
lift the item to be moved. If it must be rolled, protect the oor with plywood or other hard
sheeting to prevent dents.
• Use a humidier/dehumidier to maintain a consistent year round climate, keeping wood
shrinkage and movement to a minimum.
• The exposure of sun, UV rays and articial lighting accelerate the oxidation and aging of
wood. This can cause the wood and/or stain to change color and/or fade over time. If possible,
we recommend that you rearrange xtures, rugs and furniture periodically to ensure the
ooring ages evenly. Our warranties do not cover damage from the sun, UV rays or articial
light. Note: American Cherry and Walnut species are especially susceptible to the effect of light
and may darken or lighten due to UV or articial light exposure. These species change color
more rapidly than other Domestic Species.
• Furniture casters should have wheels constructed with soft, non-marring/marking material
such as soft rubber, or covered with felt. Hard wheeled casters such as plastic, vinyl or hard
rubber can mark or dent hardwood oors. Caster wheel width and diameter should comply
with load guidelines.
FLOOR CARE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
For warranty information, please visit product brand website.
*Products designed as “bargain,” “cabin grade,” “seconds,” “close out,” “off-goods” or
“nonstandard” are sold AS IS. These products, while structurally sound, are not rst
quality; however will provide a serviceable oor but no other warranties are implied
or given.