Natural Timber Flooring Colours and Shades

Below are just some of the colours and shades Solomons has on offer when it comes to Natural Timber Flooring.

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Timber care and maintenance

Like any floor covering, a timber floor will show signs of wear over time. By observing a few precautions and setting up a regular cleaning and maintenace program, you can expect years of beauty from your floor.

• Sweep and vaccum regularly as built up grit can damage the timber surface.
• Remove spills promptly using a soft cloth.
• Never wet mop, damp mop or flood the timber floor with liquid.
• Always use an approved timber floor cleaner.
• Keep pet's nails trimmed and paws clean.
• Place protective pads beneath furniture legs to reduce scratches and dents.
• Use protective sheets when moving heavy furniture or appliances.
• Remove shoes with spiked or damaged heels before walking on the floor.
• Exposure to the sun and it's UV rays accelerates the oxidation and ageing of the timber- rearrange rugs and furniture periodically to age floor evenly.

Timber Flooring

Making the right CHOICE is essential when choosing a timber flooring solution. Click the links below to view more information on each aspect of timber flooring:

• C = Colour
• H = Hardness
• O = Origin
• I = Individuality
• C = Climate
• E = Environment

Which Timber Flooring Colour Should I choose?

The larger the tree, the deeper the colour! Timber derived from closer to the bark will be lighter than timber from the centre of the tree. The colour of timber flooring will vary even with particular species of timber flooring

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Timber Flooring Hardness

Hardwood timbers generally have a Janka rating of 5.0 upwards. Each species has its own ranking. These rankings are important as they give an indication of what timbers are best suited for particular uses in high traffic areas woods with Janka ratings 5.0 and above are recommended. It is usually the finishes on the floors that are damaged, not the hardwearing timber itself, which can easily be re-sanded and polished
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Timber Flooring Origin

We also a large range of reclaimed timbers, saved from devastated woodlands across the world. Our plantation timber products are a renewable source that's harvested using sustainable forestry practices. The availability of some timber species varies from region to region and it is best to check with Solomons sales teams before ordering

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Individuality

Each tree develops a one-of-a-kind grain so every timber is different and possesses a unique pattern and texture. It's as unique as the human fingerprint, and it's entirely defined by a mixture of chance and the elements. Soil and weather conditions can play a huge part in the shaping of a tree and its unique make up. This uniqueness makes it a very special investment for your home

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Climate

Believe it or not, the climatic conditions of where you live play an important role in determining what timber flooring to purchase.

• Does your home hold moisture and seem damp?
• How well ventilated is your home?
• Installation techniques and the use of correct fasteners
• How much sunlight does the room get each day?
• Are you installing into a wet area such as the kitchen?
• Condensation (i.e. air conditioners and dryers)

Drying, shrinkage and moisture expansion are the most significant issues that impact on floor laying and floor laying environments. They have to be carefully managed in order to successfully lay a floor Floors can only be laid when the roof is on and all wet trades have been completed. Floors need to be properly acclimatised and stacked in the same room where it will be laid before laying if at all possible .Heaters and air conditioners both tend to dry the air

Northerly or westerly sunlight directly onto a floor can cause drying out of timber and shrinkage leading to gaps in the floorboards. Direct sunlight can also cause some coatings to darken excessively or to colour yellow and needs to be filtered by shades where possible

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Environment

The thickness of a new timber floor: affects transitions between carpeted and tile areas. Ideally the difference in height should be minimal. will require your skirting boards to be raised and refitted; impacts on the height of your doors and door jams.

Consider the stability of the existing floor as we recommend only keep an existing floor if it does not squeak and creak and is even throughout. Have you checked for moisture content (it should not have rotting areas or any evident pest infestations)?

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