How do I take care of my new floor?

Your new floor is a beautiful addition to your home, but to keep it looking its best, a little bit of care and attention is needed. By following a few simple steps, you can protect your floor from everyday wear and tear and ensure it maintains its brand-new appearance for years to come. Here’s a quick guide on how to take care of your new floor.

1. Place a doormat at your entrance

A simple yet effective way to protect your floor is to place a doormat at the entrance of your home. A doormat helps trap dirt, grit, and moisture from shoes, preventing these elements from being tracked onto your floor and causing damage. By keeping dirt at the door, you’ll reduce the amount of debris that could scratch or wear down your floor over time. Just be careful if you have a vinyl floor that you don't use a doormat that has a rubber bottom.

2. Add felt pads to your chair and table legs

Furniture legs, especially those on chairs and tables, can cause scratches or dents when moved across your floor. To prevent this, attach felt pads to the bottom of your furniture legs. These soft pads act as a buffer between the furniture and the floor, allowing you to move chairs or tables with ease while protecting your floor’s surface. If you're looking for ultra scratch-resistant floors make sure to check out the laminate floors, high pressure floors or strong wood floors from BerryAlloc.

3. Use a clear plastic mat under office chairs

Office chairs with wheels can cause significant wear to your floor, particularly if they are frequently moved around. A clear plastic mat placed under your office chair will protect the floor from scratches and indentations, while still allowing the chair to move smoothly. It’s an easy way to maintain the pristine look of your floor, especially in workspaces. Do you have a vinyl floor in your office space? Make sure to use a plastic mat if your office chair has rubber wheels, and definitely don't use a rubber mat on your vinyl floor.

4. Clean up spills immediately

If any liquid spills onto your floor, be sure to clean it up as soon as possible. While many modern floors are designed to handle moisture, allowing spills to sit for too long can lead to stains or even long-term damage. Wipe up any spills with a dry or slightly damp cloth, and make sure to keep your floor dry to preserve its appearance and integrity.

If you want to lay a floor in a wet room such as a kitchen or bathroom, you should check Ocean+, a 100% water-resistant laminate floor collection. Combine it with BerryAlloc's hydro+ water-repellent coating and accessories and you’ve got yourself a 100% water-resistant floor that can withstand all kinds of spills. Or you can opt for a waterproof vinyl planks or tiles floor or high pressure floors.

Conclusion

Taking care of your new floor is simple, but it requires regular attention to detail. By using a doormat, protecting furniture legs with felt pads, placing a mat under office chairs, and cleaning spills immediately, you’ll help your floor stay looking as good as new for years to come. These easy tips can make all the difference in maintaining your floor’s beauty and longevity.