introduction

Wood floors come in many different types of wood and finishes. Some wood floors are installed, sanded and finished and others are pre finished/engineered from the factory and then installed. It is important to remember that when working with floors most of the time you are working with the finish on the wood and not the wood itself. There are wood floors that are finished with paste wax or oil and in this case you will be working more with the wood then a finish. Most of what you will find these days are wood floors with some type of finish on them. Improper maintenance will lead to scratching and a film of dirt and cleaners on the floor. Most people do not notice this film because it across the whole floor not one area or another. Properly cared for wood floors will have a positive appearance and improve the quality of indoor air.