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Hardwood floors are special for their timelessness, their value and, above all, their beauty and aura of luxury. However , because hardwood is easily damaged by furniture or heavy duty appliances such as scratches, dents and attrition. With proper cleaning and floor protection such as felt pad,furniture slider, and maintenance, your hardwood floors will retain their shape and luster for years to come. So you should take reasonable precautions in protecting hardwood floors from heavy objects such as furniture.

Maintenance

Properly cleaning and maintaining your hardwood floors will help hardwood to retain their strength, reducing the potential for damage. Place nonrubber floor mats at entrances and move them while cleaning to let the hardwood "breathe." Keep floors clear of dust and debris by vacuuming regularly with the soft brush attachment. Last, refinish hardwood floors every four to five years

Floor Protection

Attach cork pads, felt pad or other floor protector to the bottom of all furniture legs. Build Direct recommends using wider padding for heavy furniture such as tables and sofas. When moving furniture, use furniture slider between the furniture and the floor. No harm to floor and slide the furniture easily.

Damage Prevention

Respond to any insect sighting proactively, as they will sometimes infest hardwood floors, increasing the possibility that the furniture will crack it. Keep in mind, too, that older wooden furniture can easily allow a colony to migrate, so exercise caution when shopping for antique furniture.

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Monday, May 5, 2014

Frequently Asked Question & Tips of Felt Pads

How to install the felt pad floor protector?

where you will be applying the felt pad, such as bottom of a chair leg, with a dry rag. Use a small amount of soap and water to clean the area if there is any buildup to create a smooth, clean surface for the felt pad to adhere to.Peel the paper off the adhesive back of the felt pad and press it firmly onto the bottom of the piece of furniture and hold for around 10 seconds to create a tight seal. Or, lightly tap the pad onto the leg with a hammer if you are using a tap-in felt pad.

Can I install the felt pad floor protector over the old protector?

No, you should remove the old protector completely, including adhesive, and then depending on the leg bottom condition, prep as necessary. See maintenance tips

How can I remove the old protector?

Use a beveled wood chisel or a small ‘catspaw”. The catspaw also is great for removing small nails or tacks.Both are available at a hardware store. Use care and don’t damage the wood.

What side protector do I need?

Choose either self-adhesive or tap-in ones, and the sizes and thicknesses that best fit your needs. Felt pads come in all sizes and thicknesses -- choose a thicker pad for heavier furniture -- as well as even large un-cut squares of self-adhesive felt, so you can cut the shape you need to custom-fit furniture bottoms with unusual shapes.

Do I need to add adhesive?

No, with PSA( Pressure Sensitive Adhesive) which is the type of adhesive used on floor protectors. Additional adhesive will actually weaken the bond. PSA is used for this application because it doesn’t harden. An adhesive that hardens and becomes brittle will eventually fracture and fail for this type of application.

How long will the felt pad floor protector last?

The life of the pads will depend on many variables:

Type of floor surface Condition of chair

Condition of floor surface Quality of installation

Cleanliness of floor Maintenance

Climate/ Season Traffic

Size of protector

Tips & Warnings

For the felt and fabric, use colors that match your chair legs so that people won't notice them. Alternately, use a color that complements the chair in order to enhance the design.

Be sure to wash your fabric pieces and felt pads every few months.

Regularly check the felt pad is under the bottom of chair.

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