Floor maintenance
Timber Floor Care Instructions
Simple steps to protect your new finish and keep your timber floors looking beautiful for years.
Drying and curing
The first two weeks
Floor coatings usually dry within 24 to 48 hours but need 7 to 14 days to fully cure.
All finishes
Everyday care for every finish
Use mats
Shoes carry sand, grit and small stones that wear the floor like sandpaper. Place mats at every entrance, inside and out, and use runners and rugs in high-traffic areas.
Direct sunlight
Long exposure to direct sunlight can fade and discolour timber and coatings over time, especially lighter species. Filter sunlight with curtains, blinds or UV film, and move rugs and furniture now and then.
Everyday cleaning
Use an anti-static dust mop daily or weekly. For damp cleaning, use a well-wrung mop with a pH-neutral cleaner made for coated floors. Avoid steam mops, vinegar, ammonia, wax products and vacuums with worn brush heads.
Recoating
Recoat when the finish starts to show wear, before it wears through to bare timber. Once timber is exposed it absorbs dirt and stains and needs a full sand. With good care, a quality finish lasts around 7 to 10 years.
More questions?
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Find more answers about cleaning, curing, rugs, sunlight and recoating in our FAQs, or call us on 0425 257 262. Ready for a recoat or a full restoration? Ask us for a quote.