As always, seek the advice of your flooring expert. Meanwhile, here?s the 411 on waxing hardwood floors.
Long-lasting beauty
Hardwood floor wax combines solvents, beeswax, or carnauba wax. It's applied to the surfaces and buffed. It then hardens into a protective seal.
Solid wood is porous, and waxing minimizes absorption, increasing stain resistance. As a result, minor imperfections, such as scratches and scuffs, are hidden.
It gives hardwood floors a glossy, shiny look. It can be either transparent or come with tinted hues in various shades of brown. The colored wax will give the floor richness and a deeper glaze.
It's essential to keep in mind that waxing won't hide warping, cupping, or crowning. It's a layer of protection, but it shouldn?t be the only one!
Don?t wax:
- Engineered wood flooring. It already comes with an ultra-strong coating and is not porous.?
- Polyurethane-finished floors. These floors should only be recoated with a urethane finish. Use polish instead on this solid wood flooring in Seattle, WA.
Benefits of hardwood flooring:?
- Long-lasting beauty. Wood floors have lasted for decades.?
- Cost-effectiveness. Since the lifespan is so long, there are no major repair or replacement costs.?
- Real estate value-adding. At least 70% to 80% of the initial cost is reflected in increased property values. For example, potential buyers often pay 2.5% more for a home with wood floors if you plan to sell.
The Seattle area?s premier flooring source
Hardwood flooring will be one of the best investments you can make in your home?and at Vogel?s Carpets, we understand value.???
In our showroom on Aurora Avenue in North Seattle, WA, you'll see wood floors like Coastal Wood by Newton or Welcoming Highlands by Doma. Visit us today! We work with homeowners and businesses in the entire greater Seattle area.
