There are some ways you can address your cold hardwood floors as the temperature starts to drop around this time of year.
Stunning hardwood flooring can often have a very cozy and warm look to it. But, take one step on it, and you’ll be in for a jarring surprise. Sometimes, and significantly more so in the fall and winter season, your hardwood floors will feel cold to the touch. It may be a minor annoyance to some homeowners or a major bother to others, but you don’t need to keep living with cold hardwood floors underfoot! There are some ways you can address your cold hardwood floors as the temperature starts to drop around this time of year.
Use Area Rugs
The most obvious and simple solution still deserves mention. Stylish area rugs can provide an excellent barrier between your feet and the cold hardwood floors when slippers and socks don’t cut it. You can use rugs to dress up parts of your home and place them in high-traffic areas throughout your home. However, keep in mind that this is still a temporary fix for the coldest spots of your home flooring. You’ll want to look closer or get a professional to identify if there’s a serious issue at hand that’s causing your icy floors.
Make Sure Your Hardwood Floor is in Good Condition
High humidity can cause its own set of issues with wood floors. On the other hand, when humidity levels stay too low — as it often does when we keep the heat on in our homes this time of year — new problems arise. For example, hardwood boards can lose a lot of moisture, causing them to crack or shrink. These gaps in your flooring are sure to make you have cold hardwood floors. You may even be dealing with old floors or unresolved flooring problems from earlier in the year. It’s best to get your flooring refinished or fixed by a hardwood professional. Afterward, you’ll definitely notice some warmer floors.
Engineered hardwood flooring tends to not shrink or warp, which is one of the many reasons why some homeowners prefer it to solid wood flooring.
Check Your Home’s Heat Circulation
Sometimes, your flooring may not be the issue, even if you’re dealing with cold hardwood floors. Consider whether your home’s heating system may be the culprit. Check to see that it’s functioning properly and that your air ducts are efficiently circulating the warm air throughout your home. This should gently bring your hardwood floors up to a comfortable temperature.
Stop Drafts and Seal Cracks
Like finding drafty spots in your floors that are letting cold air creep onto your flooring, you should inspect other areas of your home for cracks that are doing the same. This may include your windows and doors, or even cracks in the wall or baseboard. Fixing these issues should bring up the temperature of your entire home and not just your frosty flooring.
Hardwood Flooring from Jason Brown Wood Floors
At Jason Brown Wood Floors, our commitment to quality installation is clear in all that we do, which is why our customers consistently rate us as one of the top contractors in the region. We have been awarded Baltimore Magazine’s Best of Baltimore Award 4 times and have been proudly serving the Baltimore Area for over 16 years. If you’re ready to speak with someone about your hardwood flooring project, we want to hear from you! Contact us at 410-668-9131 or send us a message here.
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