Hardwood flooring is always a huge investment- which is why it is important to understand the proper care and maintenance for them! There are a few things to consider in the longevity of your flooring. One major contributor is natural light. Over time, real wood fades from the natural light that shines through your windows and can damage your hardwood floors. This is not to deter you from Hardwood Flooring but to help you understand your hardwood flooring and the best ways to take care of it.
There are a few preventative measures you can take to prevent the wood from fading overtime.
If you have area rugs on your hardwood floors it is recommended to move their placement often so the flooring underneath the rug does get natural light shined on it and will not have a dark outline of where the rug was.
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- Move Your Furniture
Rotating your furniture can make a difference when slowing the natural process of sun exposure. When rugs and furniture are moved around it allows for your flooring that was once covered, to be exposed to the natural light and balance out the bare areas.
- Hunter Douglas Shades
If your flooring has natural sunlight shining in on it throughout the day, it is highly recommended to install Hunter Douglas Shades to allow for protection against the light. During the day you can close the blinds to protect your flooring and put them back up once the sun sets. Hunter Douglas offers an array of Shade options from style, color, technology and how much light comes through. Overtime, if exposed enough to the sunlight, your flooring will naturally lighten.
- Landscaping
One way to help with sun exposure on your floors that isn't often thought of, is landscaping. Planting big trees or shrubs to decrease the amount of sun that shines through will make a huge difference and will provide extra privacy!
If you are concerned about your hardwood fading overtime from the sun, there are other flooring options to consider! Laminate and Vinyl are two great options to choose between that wont have you worrying.
