Even the best wood floors are subject to problems. For starters wood is more likely to scratch than other flooring, other problems range from minor surface damage to serious structural defects to the most annoying problem wood floors fall prey to squeaks.
There is no easy way to avoid surface scratches and gouges they are the inevitable result of daily wear and tear. Nor can you prevent problems caused by expansion and contraction. Wood as a naturally fibrous and porous material expands and contracts with changes in temperature and humidity. As it does so, boards can separate or warp and nails can loosen.
The natural setting of a house can also cause separation between the joists and the subfloor. If your floor is sagging or uneven, there could be a serious structural problem causing it, in the case consult a professional.
To maintain wood floorsvacuum or dry mop them once a week.
One of the most important things included in Repairing Wood Floors is dealing with scratches:
Minor scratches in wood floors often can be buffed away using steel wool or progressively finer sandpaper grits. Restrict your sanding to the scratched area, feathering only slightly into the surrounding surface. Sand or buff only in line with the wood grain.
More things to be taken care of:
1- Removing water mark stains:
• sand the area
•vacuum the area
•wipe the area with mineral spirits for an oil based stain and water for latex stain
•for a dark stain apply bleach
• mix up a stain to match the existing floor colour.
2- Replacing damaged wood flooring
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