Maintenance Tips
Protecting Hardwood Floors Through Houston Summers
April 11, 20265 min read
Gulf Coast humidity swings from thirty percent in a January cold snap to seventy in August. Wood floors move with it.
Control indoor humidity first
Hold the house between thirty-five and fifty-five percent relative humidity year round. Consistent conditioning matters more than the species or finish you chose.
Acclimate before installation
We deliver flooring to the conditioned house and let it sit for several days, then measure moisture content in both the wood and the slab before a single board is laid.
Daily habits
Felt pads, walk-off mats at every exterior door, no wet mopping, and a dry microfiber sweep. Refinish at the first sign of wear-through rather than after the wood is stained.
The takeaway
Humidity control is floor maintenance. Everything else is secondary.
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