Unsealed Wood Floor

Never use products for finished wood floors.

Unsealed wood floor.

Why you may ask. Unsealed wood floors are fewer and found in old colonial homes. Read the label carefully. Never scrub your unfinished wood floor hard with harsh bristled brushes.

Unsealed wood floors can add a rustic charm to your home. Water moisture or any liquid has detrimental effects on unfinished or hardwood floor with a broken seal. Sealed wood floors are common in modern homes. Try not to use water and a mop at first on unfinished wood floor.

Between cleanings you can improve the look of your unsealed wood floor by waxing it. Unsealed wood floors does not have such a protective layer and thus vulnerable to water or any liquid. After warming it up place it in a bucket and add vinegar to it in the range of 1 4 cup per gallon of water. You can place a doormat in front of the entrance to prevent dirt or mud from getting onto the floor.

If they are maintained properly unsealed wood floors can last for many years. They can be shiny high gloss or have a matte finish. In the case of unsealed hardwood flooring warm water would be the ideal water to use. When exposed the wood absorbs water or solution and begins to warp or stain.