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WOOD BATHROOM FLOOR, CORK BATHROOM FLOORS home inspections
WOOD OR CORK BATHROOM FLOORS: WOOD: There are
many types of wood floors. Parquet flooring is
one of the more common. Parquet floors are easy
to install and come in many shades and types of
wood. Parquet floors were used in the original
construction of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's
home. 3/8" to 5/8" plywood type
"strip" wood flooring is commonly
installed today. It seems to be installed more
often today, than the "solid" wood
floors which were 3/4 inch "tongue and
groove." There are a few important rules to
be observed in maintaining any type of wood
floor. These include keeping the surface as
clean as possible. This requires cleaning every
day in high traffic areas and at least once a
week in other areas. Use a vacuum to pick up
dirt and dust and wipe up spills as soon as they
occur. If dirt gets ground in, it shortens the
life of the finish and may darken and discolor
the wood. Never scrub the floor with water, and
do not use water based cleaners or waxes to
clean it. Water can be very damaging to a wood
floor, and to most of the finishes used on wood
floors. Keep the surface waxed, and renew this
waxed coating as soon as it shows signs of
wearing off or when the surface starts to look
dull. When simple vacuuming or sweeping won't
get the floor clean, use a solvent-based
cleaner-wax to get up the dirt. The solvents
will dissolve the old wax on the surface so that
it comes off on the applicator as the new coat
is applied, with the dirt imbedded in the old
wax as it comes up. The applicator cloth should
be changed frequently as you work so you will
not merely spread the same dirt around. Waxes,
liquid or paste, should be applied sparingly, as
a thin film dries harder and is less likely to
absorb and hold dirt. A light film of wax is
also less slippery than a heavy one. Most waxes
stand up better if each new coat is vigorously
buffed after application, not only to bring up
the luster but also to make the wax harder and
remove any excess. As a rule, waxing should not
be required more than once or TWIce a year, even
in frequently used rooms. An exception might be
an entrance hall or similar area where people
walk in from the outside. Here, waxing may be
needed more often, if only for the cleaning
action which rewaxing provides. CORK: Cork
flooring will not withstand heavy traffic
without being damaged. It will stain easily and
will absorb odors readily. Non-yellowing waxes
should be applied for some protection. Any floor
covering materials laid over wood subfloors
effectively prevents the inspector from
determining the condition of the subfloor. Wood
rot can go undetected if not visible to the
inspector. Contact the inspection company for
further information if you desire.
The above information was provided by TWI Systems Copyright 1995-2005 1-800-553-5660 |
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