3 Creative Applications for Hardwood Flooring

When we think about on trend flooring materials today, what’s the first thing that probably comes to mind? Hardwood flooring. But what if we told you that hardwood flooring has become a popular way to add unique decorative appeal to areas of your home besides the floor? It’s true! Creative applications for hardwood flooring in stylish homes everywhere is all the rage! From cutting edge designers to innovative DIY-ers everywhere, hardwood planks are showing up in the most unexpectedly beautiful places all throughout the home!       

1. HARDWOOD HEADBOARDS AND OVERSIZED FRAMES

Install rich hardwood planks as a headboard behind a bed for a special touch that escalates any bed from ordinary to extraordinary. Also a quick, dramatic and affordable way to create a large-scale frame for any room of the house, hardwood flooring planks evoke a rustic charm, especially when paired with a basic black chalkboard within. Voila: instant style update. Talk about design on a dime!

2. HARDWOOD ENHANCED CEILINGS

Can you imagine your ho-hum ceiling instantly stylized with the application of a sweet, honey-colored bamboo or a white-washed knotty pine? You can completely transform the feeling of a space by adding freshly hued hardwood in interesting patterns. Let your imagination soar! The ceiling’s no longer the limit.

3. HARDWOOD CLAD WALLS

How about adding character and sophisticated interest to a feature wall or an oddly shaped wall with the addition of lovely hardwood? Tip: for a feature wall, the application of hardwood in a variety of hues and grain patterns has the impact of a wonderful piece of art. To give your room a professionally designed feel, be sure to select hardwoods in colors that coordinate with the colors of the furniture within the room.

For more creative ideas

To uniquely transforming your Nashville bedroom, living room,  kitchen, or any room with hardwood flooring, contact Floorz Franklin today. We are your Greater Nashville source for the best and largest selection of hardwood flooring in the Middle Tennessee area! Floorz in Franklin offers generous warranties, and our crew of experienced flooring professionals can install your new hardwood, stone, tile, and other flooring product properly, ensuring the job is done right. Call us today at (615) 228-2787, or for information on special offers and updates, click here: http://www.flooringspecialistfranklin.com/

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7 Tips for Caring for Laminate Flooring

Caring for Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is one of the most durable flooring products on the market. In fact, it’s endurance and relative affordability make it one of the best choices for the hard wear and tear that comes with a growing family. Properly caring for your laminate flooring will ensure that it continues looking great for as long as possible.

Laminate Flooring Maintenance

1. HANDLE SPILLS IMMEDIATELY

• Allowing liquids to stand on laminate flooring can sometimes lead to damage, so be sure to take care of spills with a dry to damp cloth right away.

2. CLEAN REGULARLY

• A regular habit of sweeping, dusting, and/or vacuuming your laminate flooring with the hard floor attachment will extend the life of your flooring. Dirt, sand, and other gritty material can accumulate and cause  scratching and dulling to your floor’s finish.

3. MINERAL SPIRITS

• Scrub lightly with a clean cloth to remove challenging stains like oil, paint, markers, lipstick, ink, and tar. Always be sure to remove remaining residue with a damp cloth when you are finished.

4. AVOID LIQUID CLEANING PRODUCTS

• Washing or wet mopping your floor with soap, water, oil-soap like Murphy’s, or other liquid cleaning materials can cause swelling, warping, delaminating, joint-line separation, and ultimately void your warranty. Always clean your laminate flooring with products specially formulated for laminates.

5. AVOID ABRASIVES AND BUFFERS

• Steel wool, abrasive cleaners, strong ammoniated or chlorinated type cleaners, as well as buffing or polishing machines can prematurely shorten the life of your laminate flooring. To protect your floor, steer clear of these types of treatments.

6. ICE, ICE BABY

• For cleaning sticky spots such as candle wax or chewing gum, a fast, easy, scratch-free solution is ice! Place the ice on top of the spot until it becomes brittle. Scrape gently with a soft-edged tool to remove. A credit card works well in a pinch! with ice and then gently scrape with a plastic scraper, such as a credit card.

7. WATCH HUMIDITY

• Again, excessive moisture can cause damage to laminate surfaces. A relative humidity level between 35% and 65% (indoors) will help prolong the health and life of your flooring. Alternately, low humidity levels in the cooler months can lead to excess shrinkage. Use an air conditioner to manage humidity and a humidifier to manage dryness.

Beyond our basic 7 tips,

Other common sense habits to implement include using doormats to minimize tracking abrasive debris across the floor, using floor protectors beneath furniture, and keeping pets’ nails clipped. Generally speaking, any activity that could cause scraping to your flooring should be avoided.

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Have more questions about laminate flooring for your Nashville area home?

Contact Floorz Franklin today. Floorz Franklin, TN, is your Greater Nashville source for the best and largest selection of flooring in the Middle Tennessee area! Remember, when you want the job done right, our crew of experienced flooring professionals can install your new stone, tile, laminate, and other flooring product properly. We also offer generous warranties. So why not give us a call  today at (615) 228-2787, or stop into our Cool Springs showroom on Mallory Lane. We look forward to serving you!

Stop in and visit our Floorz showroom at 1731 Mallory Ln, Suite #103, Brentwood, TN.

For information on special offers and updates, click here: http://www.flooringspecialistfranklin.com/