Cashmere Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I always loved the look of hardwood flooring, so I was very excited to purchase a home with hardwood through most of the downstairs. Apart from a couple of area rugs and the sunroom, it's all hard wood. When we moved in, I damp mopped with Murphy's oil soap, but other than spot cleaning and vacuuming, haven't done much since. Any other wood floor owners floating around? How do you care for them? Any horror stories or mistakes I should avoid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odine Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Don't wear stilettos on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Spam Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 I love hardwood floors but really I can't have them because I now have 4 cats. Unless they're properly sealed when mine throw up secret cat hair balls they would warp the floor. But they're beautiful and are good for people with allergies. I have tile throughout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc DuQuesne Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 You have to keep the humidity and temperature in the proper range or the wood will swell and start cupping. It is a bigger deal in some climates than others. Does your HVAC system have a humidifier/dehumidifier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Krawlie Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I feel like the only person left that prefers carpet to hardwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashmere Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 We don't have AC in the house at all, so the humidity can get up there in the summer. We try not to drip on the wood after the pool, though, so we are trying. I wonder if that's an argument in the "pro" for installing air conditioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc DuQuesne Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 You might want to get a humidity sensor of some sort and keep an eye on it for a while. If the humidity gets to low it can be bad too, the wood can start to crack down the grain and develop gaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc DuQuesne Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I feel like the only person left that prefers carpet to hardwoodI like both. The most kick ass house I have ever been in (and the most expensive) was a house that I saw built from start to finish because I helped build it. It had all hardwood walls, and hardwood floors on about half the house. My favorite part of the living area of the house was the egg-shell colored carpeted floors with the dark hardwood walls. But the all wood reading area, with the wrap around windows viewing the river, is what I really envy about that place. If I had the money to build my own house, I would go hardwood walls for the most part, not floors. Except for the library, that's all dark wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Spam Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I feel like the only person left that prefers carpet to hardwoodAllergies and keeping the house cooler was where my heart takes me. I'm not knocking carpet. I just have pets. HA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Ender Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I bought an almost 100-year-old remodeled condo in downtown Denver with original hardwood floors and brick...that place was so cool! But with two dogs I was always cleaning that floor. I accidentally scratched the floor with a chair pretty bad and the floor around the radiator (probably original too) got completely ruined. It was quite substantial and I didn't notice due to it being in the corner and the dining room table blocked my view. The damage would be in thousands to repair. Fortunately when I sold, the buyer didn't care since he was putting black flooring down on top of the hardwood. My recommendation is to watch out for those little things you don't see. My new house is also an older remodel (50's) with original hardwood flooring upstairs but the new finished basement has carpeting. Upstairs is gorgeous, but I spend most of my time downstairs because it is much more comfortable. I have a Shark Steamer and it works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashmere Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 I just did a thorough sweep of the perimeter to see if I could find any damage. So far so good. We do have water radiators though, so I need to remember to be vigilant. Thanks for the tip, Ender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacen123 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I feel like the only person left that prefers carpet to hardwoodBesides your wife, clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Wicket Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Get furniture felt pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 & 6 years to go... Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Agree with that, totally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 My wife uses a lot of Norwex products, including a Norwex mop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeygirl Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 carpet is the devil's kotex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Spam Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Haha! Especially with cats. Bob barfed up a hairball last night and Nanners fur sticks in my wool area rug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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