HOW-TO
Wood Repair Basics
Simple steps to protect wood in your home.
HOW-TO
Wood Repair Basics
Simple steps to protect wood in your home.
HOW-TO
Simple Steps to Protect the Wood in Your Home
Do...
Clean your hardwood floors regularly.
Vacuum or sweep hardwood floors to remove dirt and grit, which can act like sandpaper on your floors and will wear down the finish.
Use floor mats.
Place rugs both inside and outside exterior doors for people to wipe their shoes.
Clean the outside surfaces of your kitchen cabinets often.
Grease and oils that accumulate around knobs and pulls will eventually soften and damage the wood’s finish. This can be prevented with frequent cleaning.
Don't...
Delay making needed repairs.
Left unchecked, small problems can soon become large ones.
Allow water to remain in contact with wood.
When water is in direct contact with wood for extended periods of time, it will penetrate the finish and leave permanent stains in the wood.
Underestimate the bleaching power of the sun.
Close your window coverings during peak sunlight periods, and rearrange your furniture to prevent long-term damage.