Installation and Maintenance

Installation - If you have a new floor which is to be installed, or a refinishing job on an exisitng floor, several items must be addressed.

1. The following must be completed at least a week prior to installation: Application of primer, ceilings, tile, and drywall.

2. During cooler winter months, your heater needs to be running in order to lower levels of moisture in the home.

3. Your new wood must be delivered and stacked in the actual area where installation is to take place. This should take place between 72 and 120 hours prior to the installation process.

4. All furniture should be moved out of the installation area, this includes closet space. Tools and all other items should be removed in order to create a clear pathway in, out, and within the installation site.

5. The new floor area should be swept clean. A good clean environment is very important to the installation process.

5. Electrical supply should be accessible to the job site.

6. Unnecessary "tracking" of the work area should be avoided at all cost. The new floor must have a period of time to let "stand." This must include any other workers doing posssible other work at your home.

7. No pets aloud in the work area for the prescribed period of time.

8. Develop an alternate method of navigating around your home while the wood finish is drying.

9. Keep your thermostat at a normal level. Turning up your heat will not facilitate in helping the floor to dry more quickly.

Additionally:

Home buyers like the warm and appealing look that a wood floor brings into a home. Unlike artificial alternatives, hardwoods have their own distinct characteristics. Examples of hardwoods found in North America are: Oak, cherry, ash, maple, birch, and poplar.

"With the right subfloors, hardwood flooring can be installed successfully on either on-grade or above-ground slabs. Below-grade installation is not recommended.

There a two subfloor systems which can be utilized in the above case. The National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association recommends two choices in sub-flooring systems: plywood-on-slab and sleeper. Either of these systems will work for 3/4" to 4" wide planks."

Floor Care:

Care for your wood floor is very easy! A little common sense will go a long way.

For the First two weeks following the installation of your wood floor, the wood will "cure." Following this process, you are free to clean your wood floors using simple soap and water. Actually liquid dish soap will work just fine! Avoid using solutions which have an oily, greasy consistency. This will not assist in the long-term beauty of your flooring. Also never use any solution which contain: Waxes, bleach, ammonia, and other harsh abrasives. Also, steel wool and such materials should never be used on a wood floor. In between "wetting/cleaning" your floor, a simple dry mop is all that will be necessary to remove dust.

Scatches on a wood floor a normal. Here is what you do to minimize them:

Place felt pads underneath chair and table legs. Also high-heeled shoes should be avoided at all cost. Tactfully asking guests who have such shoes to leave them at your door, will save you much frustration in the long run. Most likely, you will find that your guests will be more than happy to accommodate.

Pet nails should be kept trim.

Certain children's toys should be played with on alternative floor surface.

It would be extremely wise to place door mats on either side of outside entry doors. This will help to reduce the build up of various types of moisture on your floor.

Mission Hardwood looks forward to serving you!


	About Us \| Award Winning Showroom \| Floor Designs \| Installation and Maintenance \| FAQ's \| Floor Care \| Contact Us \| Request Information Installation - If you have a new floor which is to be installed, or a refinishing job on an exisitng floor, several items must be addressed. 1. The following must be completed at least a week prior to installation: Application of primer, ceilings, tile, and drywall. 2. During cooler winter months, your heater needs to be running in order to lower levels of moisture in the home. 3. Your new wood must be delivered and stacked in the actual area where installation is to take place. This should take place between 72 and 120 hours prior to the installation process. 4. All furniture should be moved out of the installation area, this includes closet space. Tools and all other items should be removed in order to create a clear pathway in, out, and within the installation site. 5. The new floor area should be swept clean. A good clean environment is very important to the installation process. 5. Electrical supply should be accessible to the job site. 6. Unnecessary "tracking" of the work area should be avoided at all cost. The new floor must have a period of time to let "stand." This must include any other workers doing posssible other work at your home. 7. No pets aloud in the work area for the prescribed period of time. 8. Develop an alternate method of navigating around your home while the wood finish is drying. 9. Keep your thermostat at a normal level. Turning up your heat will not facilitate in helping the floor to dry more quickly. Additionally: Home buyers like the warm and appealing look that a wood floor brings into a home. Unlike artificial alternatives, hardwoods have their own distinct characteristics. Examples of hardwoods found in North America are: Oak, cherry, ash, maple, birch, and poplar. "With the right subfloors, hardwood flooring can be installed successfully on either on-grade or above-ground slabs. Below-grade installation is not recommended. There a two subfloor systems which can be utilized in the above case. The National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association recommends two choices in sub-flooring systems: plywood-on-slab and sleeper. Either of these systems will work for 3/4" to 4" wide planks." Floor Care: Care for your wood floor is very easy! A little common sense will go a long way. For the First two weeks following the installation of your wood floor, the wood will "cure." Following this process, you are free to clean your wood floors using simple soap and water. Actually liquid dish soap will work just fine! Avoid using solutions which have an oily, greasy consistency. This will not assist in the long-term beauty of your flooring. Also never use any solution which contain: Waxes, bleach, ammonia, and other harsh abrasives. Also, steel wool and such materials should never be used on a wood floor. In between "wetting/cleaning" your floor, a simple dry mop is all that will be necessary to remove dust. Scatches on a wood floor a normal. Here is what you do to minimize them: Place felt pads underneath chair and table legs. Also high-heeled shoes should be avoided at all cost. Tactfully asking guests who have such shoes to leave them at your door, will save you much frustration in the long run. Most likely, you will find that your guests will be more than happy to accommodate. Pet nails should be kept trim. Certain children's toys should be played with on alternative floor surface. It would be extremely wise to place door mats on either side of outside entry doors. This will help to reduce the build up of various types of moisture on your floor. Mission Hardwood looks forward to serving you!