We often worry most about foreign contaminants coming in and wrecking our floors. Dirt, grime, and water on rainy days can all be a detriment but there are enemies of beautiful floors existing right in your own home. Yes that furniture you picked out, which goes so nicely with your carpet or wood floors, could very well be a major cause of damage. Gouging, scratches, greater wear, and scuff marks are all possible dangers of furniture being dragged. There are methods to ensure protection and there are a few things to keep in mind when choosing the right one.
Match To Your Floor Type
The best thing you can do is provide a buffer between furniture legs and your floors. The most common of these are furniture pads which are available in a number of styles and are made of different materials. Choosing the right material is important to make sure protection is maximized. For carpet, hard materials like plastic or steel are ideal. Hardwood floors or ceramic tiles are best paired with rubber or felt – though be wary of scuff marks with rubber. Vinyl or rubber flooring work well with plastic, rubber, or felt.
Consider How Often the Furniture is Moved
Pads are attached to furniture in multiple ways and you should consider the best option depending on what that furniture’s uses are. Self-adhesive pads are stick-on and are the cheapest and most commonly available solution but they’re not particularly hardy – so for chairs that might be moved a lot it may be better to have a more permanent option. Tap-on pads provide that permanency as they are attached via nail or screw. It is crucial that tap-on pads are properly installed however as an exposed screw could deal more damage than the raw furniture itself. Slip-on pads fit over chair legs but you need to find ones that will fit your particular furniture correctly.
Chair glides are pads that are specifically designed to help in the movement of furniture. They can make moving couches for proper vacuuming especially easy. The hazard is that more easily moved furniture might be a potential source of injury especially in houses with children. As a result try to use temporary glide pads for most furniture unless it’s the kind that needs to be moved often, and keep a more solid furniture pad on it the rest of the time.
Protecting your floors from your furniture is as easy as a trip to your nearest home improvement store and this knowledge will help you pick the right one. If you have damaged a wood floor and need to get it refinished or would like some options on a completely new installation contact us at Tony’s Flooring Centre today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should Toronto homeowners know about protecting floors from furniture?
When considering protecting floors from furniture, evaluate durability, maintenance requirements, and cost per square foot for your specific needs. Tony’s Flooring Centre at 268 Royal York Rd offers expert advice and free estimates to help you make the right choice for your Toronto home.
What is the best way to clean different floor types?
Hardwood: damp mop with pH-neutral cleaner. LVP: damp mop with vinyl cleaner. Carpet: vacuum 2-3 times weekly. Cork: damp mop with cork-safe cleaner, reseal every 3-5 years. Laminate: dry or slightly damp mop — never use excess water.
Can scratched hardwood floors be repaired?
Minor scratches can be buffed out or filled with wood filler. Deep scratches may need spot sanding and refinishing. For extensive damage, a full professional refinishing restores the floor to like-new condition. See our refinishing services.
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