Patti-Lynn Interiors Inc.

Today's solid hardwood floors have made advances in style, durability, maintenance and care, making them more widely usable throughout the home. With simple sweeping or vacuuming and occasional spot cleaning, your wood floors will last a lifetime. There are hundreds of choices in style and color with today's options even spanning into exotic hardwoods. Most wood floors are available in several grades and plank sizes in a wide range of prices. 

Species

Wood floors are available in a number of popular species, including oak and maple. Species such as walnut, cherry, merbau, jatoba, and other exotic woods are also available.

Styles

Woods styles come in strips, planks, or parquet tiles with numerous edge treatments such as square, micro, and bevelled edges. You can choose from a wide range of stains and finishes from low lustre to semi-gloss to complement your décor.
 

Durability

The technology of modern protective finishes has come a long way, making wood flooring more practical than ever. Urethane finishes are the most popular today because their ultraviolet light-cured finish allows for easier maintenance and longevity. Most finishes also contain aluminum oxide that enhances durability. Still, because of the nature of the material, wood is susceptible to scratches, dents and dings from high heels, household accidents and such and is part of the intrinsic beauty of wood.

In this day and age, there is little need for sanding and refinishing a pre-finshed wood floor. Instead, you can just reapply the top-coat urethane finish every ten to fifteen years - which will revitalize the shine and make the floor appear new again. Wood floors should only be sanded or refinished if they suffer severe damage, or if you desire a new color. Patti-Lynn Interiors carries top coat dressings appropriate for your floor. 

Maintenance & Care

To keep them in good shape and looking new, it is necessary to clean a wood floor with a soft broom or vacuum. To maintain its luster, use the manufacturers recommended cleaner with a dry mop and a terry cloth cover. These include Woodpecker Cleaning products, BonaX Cleaning products and brand name cleaners, all in stock. As part of the Patti-Lynn difference, the first floor cleaner and dry mop are on us!