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3 Tips for Healthy Hardwood Floors This Summer

You're not the only one influenced by the humidity and heat of central Indiana summers. Your hardwood flooring feel it, too! As a pure substance, wood is affected by the atmosphere and moisture around it. As the humidity levels in the atmosphere grow, hardwood flooring can be vulnerable to cupping, which is when the planks absorb water and swell, bumping against other planks and bending. At Floor Sanding Fitzrovia , we take extra precautions when installing hardwood flooring to reduce cupping.

1. Use minimal water .

It is always best practice to utilize a minimum quantity of water when mopping hardwood floors. But in the summertime, it is even more important to do so. When humidity levels are high, water takes longer to evaporate. Becuase it sits to the timber longer than it may in the wintertime, additional water may absorb into the wood. Over time, the wood may warp.

2. Use a dehumidifier.

With a dehumidifier, particularly a whole-home dehumidifier, you have more control over the humidity level in your house. This system will eliminate moisture from the air, and it may help prolong the life span of your hardwood floors. Even running a small unit on rainy days will be helpful.

3. Hire an expert hardwood flooring contractor.

Together with our group of hardwood installation specialists, you'll get a hardwood flooring that is installed properly and efficiently. We all know the quirks of installing hardwood in the summer, and you will trust the Floor Sanding Fitzrovia staff to keep you informed every step of the way. Need some refinishing work done in your existing floors? We are pleased to restore your floors back to their original glory. We work throughout Indianapolis and the surrounding communities. For a free quote, contact us now by calling 020 3369 0385 .

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