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Expert Floor Tips – Scratches

SCRATCHES OH’ NO…

We get so many phone calls from customers who scratched their floors from moving a couch, piece of furniture or an appliance. Save yourself a call to us by always protecting your floors. It’s more expensive than you think!

KITCHEN…If you are having a kitchen appliance repaired in your home it is best to ensure your hardwood floors are properly protected before any appliances are moved. Whether it is you or a service company moving, always put a protective barrier on the floor & underneath where the refrigerator or dishwasher will get dragged out. This will ensure minimal floor damage.

Here is a photo example of a NJ homeowner who called Ron The Floor Guy to get a scratch repaired. Their refrigerator was dragged across the hardwood floor without protection. These type of scratches are costly to repair because they are deep and need to be completely re-sanded vs. a quick buff & coat service. Try to save money, time and the hassle of having to have an entire room re-sanded by protecting your hardwood floors whenever you have an appliance issue in your home.

 

 

 

 

 

FURNITURE…Thinking of redecorating or need to clean behind your couch? To ensure that you do not scratch your floors our best advice is as follows:

  1. Never drag your furniture when moving it
  2. Alway lift it up
  3. Place protective barrier under the legs if furniture is going to be dragged.
  4. Felt pads should be placed under all the legs of furniture including kitchen tables for future protection.

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Floor Care Products & Maintenance

Care and Maintenance

Hardwood floors add value to your home and are a healthy choice for your loved ones and the environment. Whether you have installed a new wood floor or updated your existing floors with our refinishing service, we have found there are a few secrets to success when it’s time to clean.

Follow these easy floor care tips and enjoy for years to come! 

WOOD + WATER are NOT friends!!

BLUE TAPE – Painter’s tape can remove the finish off your floors! We do not recommend protecting floors with blue tape on any newly finished floor.

USE FELT PADS – Always place felt pads under all furniture before moving. Scratches in the floor are caused by dragging object that are not protected and this is not easy to fix. Scratches are removed by re-sanding the entire space which is costly. 

PETS- We love our animals but  bowls should be kept off of the floors to protect floors from damage. Pet stains are also difficult to remove, please clean up immediately.

UP UP UP – Lift furniture when moving it. Scratches in the floor are caused by dragging and this is not easy to fix. Scratches are removed by re-sanding the entire space which is costly. 

LADIES HEELS – Walking in high heels or pointed heels can cause small indentations in the floor. 

CLOSE WINDOWS – Rain can damage floors. Please keep windows closed if raining.

NO HEAVY WATER APPLICATION- Please use damp cloth only.

CLEANING- We recommend cleaning your hardwood floors with Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner. It is available at many retail stores or online. Only use products that state “can be used on wood floors.” 

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