Question for Ask Eddie-Floor Cleaning & Restoration Expert

Q: I am thinking of taking up my carpet and wondered if you had any suggestions on preparing the floor afterwards for parquet flooring, and any hints on laying and caring for it.

 A:  Well, talking about a loaded question but a good one.  Here are my suggestions:

• When removing carpet, be sure to remove the tac strip and nails as well before laying the new floor.
• Have the subfloor resurfaced properly to give you a smooth surface to lay the parquet flooring onto. If there are spots on the subfloor that need resurface, it is best to call a professional to complete this job.
• It is best to hire a licensed professional wood floor installer.

Caring & daily maintenance for a wood floor

• Sweeping and mopping is best.
• Remember, water is a wood floor’s worst enemy.
• Use a nonabrasive cleaner with a clean cloth remembering to keep the moisture on the floor to a minimum. 
• If you have scratches on the floor, try a wood “marker” or “pen” found at your local hardware store to “color” in the scratch because most of these have wood stain as an ingredient.

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