Oak flooring brings warmth and elegance to any space when appropriately maintained. We often receive customer questions like: What’s the best daily care routine? How do you remove a scratch? Where should you start when refinishing a floor?
In this guide, we’ll address the most frequently asked questions and showcase why wood flooring is ideal for those who value style, durability, and cost-effectiveness. We hope the advice from our oak craftsmen will help you maintain your floor’s natural beauty for years to come.
How Does Water Affect Wooden Floors?
Will the Colour of the Floor Fade with Direct Sunlight?
Does the Wooden Floor Scratch?
How to Renew Oiled Oak Flooring?
Do I Need to Re-Oil My Wooden Floors?
How To Clean Oak Flooring?
Regular sweeping or vacuuming is crucial to remove dust and dirt. We recommend using a soft-bristled broom or vacuum cleaner. Place mats at entrances trap dirt and moisture, preventing them from reaching the floor. Don’t worry too much about outdoor footwear—our experience shows that wooden floors in our showrooms withstand all seasons and foot traffic, including work boots and high heels. Routine cleaning is sufficient to preserve the beauty of wooden floors. Additionally, we suggest using a special cleaning liquid with wax particles. A small amount of this product will enhance the resilience of oiled oak floors during washing.
How Does Water Affect Wooden Floors?
Our eco-friendly SAICOS oil coating makes our oak floors more resistant to water and other liquids than other wooden floors. This oil dries naturally, ensuring it is well absorbed into the wood, providing superior protection. We confidently recommend oak flooring for bathrooms and kitchens. Routine maintenance is sufficient without extra effort.
We continuously test our flooring’s resistance to liquids during production. Tests show that spills, such as coffee or red wine on a light-coloured surface, can be wiped away with a dry cloth without leaving a trace.
Will the Colour of the Floor Fade with Direct Sunlight?
Like any natural surface, wood can discolour under direct sunlight. Blinds and curtains can mitigate this effect. However, the marks left by years of sunlight can add a unique touch of glamour. We’ll discuss refinishing oak floors below so you can enjoy sunlight-filled rooms with oak flooring.
Does the Wooden Floor Scratch?
No surface is entirely scratch-proof. However, unlike other finishes, oiled wood flooring is easy to refinish and does not require significant time or money. Minor scratches or wear can often be repaired by scrubbing the affected area and reapplying oil. We can advise you on the right oil to match your floor’s colour. In contrast, lacquered floors require complete scrubbing and revarnishing for even the most minor scratches, and laminate or vinyl floors may need a replacement.
How to Renew Oiled Oak Flooring?
Oiled oak floors can be easily refinished by re-oiling, a simple and quick process that saves time and money. Our engineered oak floorboards have a 3.5 mm thick oak surface. Light sanding and a clean rinse are all that’s needed before re-oiling. This refinishing process is accessible to DIY enthusiasts, as applying oil is straightforward and doesn’t require professional expertise.
Do I Need to Re-Oil My Wooden Floors?
Over time, oiled floors develop a richness that enhances their natural beauty. Re-oiling helps maintain this appearance and can deepen the wood’s colour and character. Like our manufacturing process, re-oiling uses natural products safer for the environment and indoor air quality than certain varnishes with volatile organic compounds.
Oiled oak floors retain the wood’s natural texture. The refinishing process preserves this characteristic, ensuring the flooring maintains its charm. Refinishing is a gentle process that nurtures the wood to ensure its longevity.
Why Choose Oiled Floorboards?
We use German-made SAICOS organic oil from natural waxes and oils such as carnauba and candelilla waxes, soya, sunflower and thistle oils, and paraffin waxes. Free of biocides and preservatives, this oil is suitable for all types of wooden floors. It naturally protects the wood, allows it to breathe, and regulates humidity. The oil is perfect for all wooden surfaces, including heavily used areas like tables and desks, and is even certified for use on children’s toys. Ideal for wet areas such as bathrooms and kitchens, floors coated with this oil are easy to clean, maintain, and renew.
