If you recently installed wood flooring, ensuring that it retains its scratch-free shine for years to come may be your priority. While some scratches are inevitable, there are several steps you can take to minimize them. The tips below will help you keep your wood floors looking beautiful.

How to Prevent Scratches on Your Wood Flooring

1. Invest in Rugs

Not only can a rug keep furniture from scratching the floor, but it can also preserve the flooring in high-traffic areas. Use a durable rug in entries or hallways. Put a rug pad under it to both keep it in place and to prevent the rough underside from scratching the floor. This protective step is also an effective way to beautify your home, as the rug will pair nicely with your wood floors.

2. Use Felt Pads

Scooting your chair back from the dining table, moving a sofa, or shifting a stand-alone cabinet can scratch your flooring. The best way to prevent these scratches is by using adhesive felt pads on each leg of the furniture. If you want to make furniture even easier to move, invest in couches and chairs with roller feet.

3. Keep Pet’s Nails Trimmed

If you let your dog’s nails grow out, they could create small scratches every time they run around the house. In addition to training them to walk calmly, you should keep their nails trimmed neatly. If taking them to a groomer is a stressful ordeal, you can find soft nail caps at your local pet store. Your dog won’t notice them, and they’ll give them more grip on the wood flooring.

Taking these precautions can help your wood flooring maintain its shine. If you find serious scratches that require a professional fix, Floors Like Glass in New Hampton, NY, is ready to help refinish the flooring in any home throughout Orange, Sullivan, Putnam, and Ulster counties. To learn more about their inventory and services, visit them online. You can also schedule an appointment by calling (845) 294-9466.