Wenge Wood Floor
This exotic African wood has been used for centuries to make ceremonial masks and statues paying homage to the gods. WengeWood is great for construction, wood sculpting, paneling and high-end cabinetry. Its interesting color and beautiful grain is intriguing to consumers, architects and artists. Wenge is known for its dark brown color and fine black veins. The white bands against the dark wood give an attractive and art-deco feel. Wenge is straight grained and coarse textured. It is low maintenance, which is great for people on the go. It resists wear better than most hardwoods and is significantly harder than oak wood floors.
How is your hardwood floor supposed to look?
Appearance: Layered light and dark brown
Grain: Wenge wood consists of straight grains.
Properties: Wenge is very hard, heavy, and durable, with a superb dimensional stability.
General Guidelines to Keep Your Hardwood Flooring in Great Shape
These simple steps can prolong the life and beauty of your hardwood floor regardless of the specific type of wood you may have.
- Close curtains and blinds- UV rays from sunlight can fade colors and cause discoloration.
- Use protectors under furniture bases that can scratch or mar the surface.
- Clean, wipe or blot spills immediately to help prevent stains.
- Place doormats at every door- this helps to trap dirt at the doorway instead of transferring it to the floor. (The Floor mats featured at ForLifeProducts.com are perfect for this!)
- Take care when moving heavy objects like furniture and equipment- utilize furniture coasters to transport heavy objects across floors.
- Dust and vacuum floors regularly to maximize beauty and decrease buildup.
- Exercise caution when using bleaches, mildew removers, oven cleaners, drain openers and plant food as these contain strong chemicals that can damage or discolor floors.
- Always follow your manufacturer’s guidelines on products and use only those that are safe for your hardwood floor type.
- Rearrange area rugs occasionally as they block sunlight causing a discolored area to develop under the rug.
- Avoid exposure to water.
- Maintain normal humidity of 40-60% throughout all seasons of the year to reduce the natural expansion and contraction process typically found in hardwoods. Humidity levels can be maintained with air conditioners, humidifiers, de-humidifiers or with a heating system.
- Keep pets nails trimmed and filed and take care with stiletto style heels to minimize scratches.
- Never clean hardwood floors with steel wools or scouring powders as these can cause damage.
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