We are passionate about our wood floors, and our aim is to make sure you feel good when you live with them.
Here are some simple wood floor tips that we have learned over the past decades, on how to get the most out of your floor today, tomorrow and for years to come.
Ryhill Narrow Herringbone, Project collection
Judge the whole floor, not each board
Don’t get drawn into judging individual boards, it’s the overall look and feel of your floor that’s important. If there are some boards that you like less, ask the installer to locate these in a less prominent place. Also, wood is a natural product and there is always some batch-to-batch variation, so mix the batches from the start and not just at the end.
Hutton Narrow Herringbone, Project collection
Keep Extra
If you have some material over, keep these in a safe place as you don’t know when you might need them.
Any unused flooring can be easily recycled when it’s no longer needed or stored in a material library for future reference. So don’t worry about the potential environmental impact of having a little too much flooring.
Kinver Edge Extra Wide Plank, Classic Futures® collection
Architectual Details
These are made to complement and coordinate with your floor, (not to exactly match it). We finish these by hand, and due to variations in natural wood and the differences in how we make profiles to how we make floors, you will see some noticeable differences.
Sandbank Herringbone, Create® collection
Oxidisation
Wood is natural, so it will slowly change tone as it grows older. During this oxidisation process, different woods oxidise in different ways, most woods turn darker, and a very small number turn lighter.
Petworth Extra Wide Plank, Project collection
Direct Sunlight
Rooms that get direct sunlight may sometimes need blinds or screens to protect the floor from fading. This is from both direct heat as this can cause over 27°c surfaces temperatures & also from Ultraviolet Rays as this can affect the pigments in the wood.
Standen Narrow Herringbone, Crafted Textures collection
Natural Wear
All wood floors regardless of their finish will show surface scratches and dents over time. Using entrance mats and protective pads will help to reduce the number of dents and scratches you will see.
Looking after a wood floor is straightforward when you use the right products and follow a consistent routine. Remove dust and grit regularly, clean spills promptly and avoid excessive water or harsh household detergents. Felt pads beneath furniture and protective mats in high-traffic areas can also help reduce scratches and everyday wear.
For ongoing cleaning and maintenance, the best way to care for your floor is with the appropriate Ted Todd Floor Care System. Each system is designed to work with a specific finish, helping you clean and maintain the timber without compromising its colour, texture or surface protection.
