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      Hardwood flooring is the most popular flooring in the entire world; followed very closely by wood floor look a-likes such as porcelain tile and luxury vinyl plank (both fine floor options). But there is something just so timeless and classic about hardwood floors. They scream elegance and longevity. While certain stain colors come in and out of trend, the ability to change the wood floor stain color is extremely appealing to homeowners. Hardwood floors are trend adaptable- unlike other floor options on the market.It is the best investement in your home.
Hardwood flooring does require a certain level of care and maintenance to ensure its integrity and long lasting life.We also provide a free flooring maintanance consultation on how to take care of your floors.

      What is considered “wide plank hardwood?” Unlike 2 1/4” and 3 1/4” hardwood flooring, which is most often referred to as strip flooring, wide plank hardwood is usually considered 5” wide and above.  Most industry professionals classify 4” as a strip floor while many homeowners find 4” to be that happy medium of a wide plank floor, while not being too wide.
  Wide plank hardwood however, comes in much wider planks. Many manufacturers will mill 6”, 7” ,8”, 9” and 10”.  Many can mill the flooring as wide as 12”-24”. Typically, anything above 5” tends to be a special order that is custom made to spec for each particular customer. So if you’re looking to add something special to your home, having a wide plank hardwood floor custom-milled for your home is definitely one way to go.We install all types of floors , give us a call and we would be very happy to assist you.

 

       Dust every day with a microfiber mop. We will recommend which one to buy. Microfiber cloths trap dirt, particles, pet hair and other household allergens with static electricity. Microfiber mop pads are more effective than sweeping with a broom. They’re also safer, since some broom bristles can scratch the floor's surface.
    When dusting with a microfiber mop, lift it off the floor as little as possible so that the dirt stays securely trapped on the pad.
    Daily dusting is your best line of defensive against scratches and surface damage.
 Vacuum every week with a soft-bristled floor-brush.
Dust the floor with the microfiber mop before you begin. If you leave a lot of debris on the floor when you vacuum, this can scratch the floor’s surface. After using the microfiber pad, carefully vacuum the floor using a floor-brush attachment.
    Use caution when vacuuming hardwood floors. Keep an eye on the vacuum’s wheels, which can damage the surface if you aren’t careful.
    Never use a vacuum with a beater bar attachment, since this can scratch the finish on the floor.Call Instart Flooring for all your flooring needs.