Hardwood floors give your office an air of sophistication and style. However, woods like oak, walnut, and mahogany are more susceptible to damage than other flooring materials. If you have hardwood, it’s important to take preventative actions to keep your floors in pristine condition. Here are a few ways to protect your floors from office furniture and foot traffic.

How to Protect Wood Floors in the Office

1. Use Furniture Pads

Actions like dragging a chair or bumping a desk can cause furniture to scratch the wood flooring. Applying heavy-duty pads or protectors to the feet of your office furniture can help prevent damage. Felt, cork, or rubber padding adds additional cushioning, which prevents direct contact with the floor and absorbs pressure caused by everyday movement.

2. Decorate With Rugs & Mats

Putting down area rugs is a chic way to protect your flooring. Rugs minimize wear and tear from regular foot traffic and act as a cushion for heavy objects, especially if you use a rug pad underneath. If area rugs aren’t the right solution for your office, chair mats placed around desks and cubicles are a more affordable alternative.

3. Use Caution When Rearranging

Knowing how to move your office furniture correctly is key to keeping hardwood floors safe when redesigning or moving into an office. Dragging heavy furniture will leave scuffs and chips that are expensive to repair. To avoid this issue, work with professional movers. If the furniture is new, ask the furniture company about delivery and setup options so you can prepare a layout plan ahead of time.

4. Upgrade Casters

While wheeled office furniture like cabinets and chairs makes moving around easier, hard plastic materials can scratch hardwood easily. Install caster wheels made with wood-safe materials like soft rubber, polyurethane, and nylon. Clean any dirt and debris off of the casters regularly to avoid scratching.

If you’re in charge of revamping your office, contact Fulkerson Services in Fairport, NY. This company’s three-floor showroom houses a massive inventory of new and used office furniture to meet every need and budget. This family-owned business also provides repairs, delivery and installation, and planning and design services. Request a quote by visiting their website or calling (585) 223-2541.