These disturbing irritants are dispersed every time you vacuum. When properly maintained, hardwood floors can last a lifetime. The average carpet needs to be replaced every 10 to 12 years. Red Oak is the most preferred hardwood for use in homes. Maple is the number one choice for gymnasiums, basketball courts, dance floors and other commercial applications.
Maple is harder than oak, and can stand up better in commercial use.
Check our floor care page for floor cleaning details. An extremely dry house during the heating season will cause flooring to shrink, which will create linear cracks between the flooring slats. On the other hand too much humidity will cause the flooring to swell and could cause the boards to cup or crown. My hardwood floors are lackluster, and look like they need a face-lift. We recommend our professional floor refurbishers.