Owner Manual

FLOOR CARE & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the following information in regard to the proper maintenance of your wood
flooring.
In order to protect your new hardwood floor and to keep it looking new, it is important to
follow some basic procedures to protect it for years to come. Our factory finish is one of
the most advanced finishes made today. The finish contains aluminum oxide which
offers increased protection that allows for a better wearing finish, yet the finish is still
capable of scratching and losing some of the gloss level. By simply following our
recommendations the floor will give you years of service.
RECOMMENDED RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL FLOOR CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Preventative Care
1. Prior to placing furniture, heavy objects, or equipment on the hardwood floor, floor
protectors should be placed on all legs or corners to prevent scratching or denting of the
hardwood floor. Do not slide or drag objects across floor as they may scratch and/or
dent the hardwood flooring.
2. Place commercially rated mats at all exterior entrances to absorb street dirt and
moisture. The mats need to be periodically cleaned, changed or dried out as often as
needed.
In addition, place mats at high-wear traffic areas and/or pivot points. Example –
commercial checkout counters. Keep in mind that mats or area rugs may cause color
differences due to variation in light exposure.
3. Maintain humidity between 35% - 55% Relative Humidity to help reduce and minimize
gapping which can be more noticeable on lighter colored woods or stains.
4. When possible avoid direct sunlight from hitting the surface of the flooring as
ultraviolet light can change the appearance of wood flooring causing discoloration.
Routine Maintenance
1. Sweep, vacuum or dust mop daily to remove loose dirt or grit from the surface of the
flooring. Doing so will help to prevent wear and scratches on the finish. Use only a soft
bristle type broom or vacuum attachment that is recommended for hardwood floors. For
dust mopping use only an untreated electrostatic type dust mop such as Swiffer®
distributed by Proctor & Gamble. For information on Swiffer call 1-800-214-8734.
Scrubbing machinery or power scrubbers are not recommended to clean the floor.