Maintenance

Care and Maintenance

Please ensure that you follow the manufactures instructions supplied with your flooring. Below is a general care and maintenance procedure.

Solid Strip Timber Flooring

Timber floors are a fantastic feature in many different applications and can add warmth and character to the home, office and workplace. Along with the many different species available, there are also many different finishes that can be applied that will have different requirements when it comes to the care and maintenance. Depending on the finish and the severity of use, the floor will need to be recoated which usually involves buffing or sanding back the original coats and re-applying the finish. To prolong the finish of the floor, a few simple steps can be followed.

General precautions and maintenance tips

Dirt and Grit can lend itself to the scratching of the timber floor. Regularly sweep or vacuum high traffic areas, small rugs and hall runners are also a useful preventative measure. Dirt trapping mats used at all entrance doors will also aid in keeping the dirt off the timber floor.
Protective pads on the bottom of all furniture legs will help reduce the risk of scuffing or scratching the floor when moved. Protective mats will also help protect timber floors against furniture with castors (for example office chairs).
All timber floors come at a standard moisture content, in areas of extreme temperature and moisture changes it is recommended to maintain an ambient temperature where possible.
As Hardwood timber flooring is a natural product, it will fade, darken or change shade over time. Direct exposure to sunlight will speed up this process. The use of rugs, curtains or blinds can help protect the timber floor.
Avoid high heel shoes as they can dent the hard surface of the floor.
Pets with long nails can scratch and dull the floor finish.
With the above just remember, the advantage of a timber floor is that it can be refinished back to its original finish.
To keep the hardwood floor looking better for a longer time, it needs to be kept as clean as possible. Regular vacuuming with a soft bristle head of electrostatic attachment with help remove surface dirt and grit.
For stubborn dirt, damp-mop the floor using a well rung mop. Only use cleaning products that are recommended by the manufacturer’s specifications.
Cleaning the floor with common house hold products can affect the floor in many ways, some causing scratches in the surface and other making the floor dangerously slippery. Some products can leave a film of silicon or wax with will hamper recoating of the floor. Never use Methylated Spirits or Kerosene as any type of petroleum distillate will degrade the coating and irreversibly dull the floor. Only use PH natural and recommended cleaning products.
Only use quality lint free floor mops
Wipe any spills and leaks promptly with a dry cloth or paper towel

Cleaning tips

To keep the hardwood floor looking better for a longer time, it needs to be kept as clean as possible. Regular vacuuming with a soft bristle head of electrostatic attachment with help remove surface dirt and grit.
For stubborn dirt, damp-mop the floor using a well rung mop. Only use cleaning products that are recommended by the manufacturer’s specifications.
Cleaning the floor with common house hold products can affect the floor in many ways, some causing scratches in the surface and other making the floor dangerously slippery. Some products can leave a film of silicon or wax with will hamper recoating of the floor. Never use Methylated Spirits or Kerosene as any type of petroleum distillate will degrade the coating and irreversibly dull the floor. Only use PH natural and recommended cleaning products.
Only use quality lint free floor mops
Wipe any spills and leaks promptly with a dry cloth or paper towel

Decking

Like timber flooring, in order to keep the deck looking its best, it must be kept clean and maintained. An Annual inspection is recommended for a hardwood timber deck to make sure that there is limited damage and the finish is in good condition. The following is an outline only, please follow the manufactures instructions in regards to care and maintenance for you deck.

Keep the deck clean and free of dirt and grit where possible
Inspect the deck for any loose boards and protruding nails or screws and re fix where required. Through the inspections, any damaged boards should be removed and replaced.
To clean, sweep any loose dirt or garden residue and then clean the deck with a specialised deck cleaning product (this will ensure that any algae or moss is also removed).
Lightly sand the deck with the grain, this ensures that any splinters or small damage is removed or smoothed over
Reseal the deck with a stain, oil, paint or varnish depending on preference.
- Drying times will differ depending on product used
- Application methods will also differ
- Re apply as recommended by the manufacturer
- It may be recommended that the finish is re-applied more than once a year
If the deck has turned grey from natural weathering, there are a large range of products on the market which can bring back the natural colour of the timber.