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  Some believe that if someone has a dog, the chances of these scratches are more. Having a tendency to dig and scratch everywhere, these small pooches are especially tough on one’s cherished hardwood floors. Hence pet-friendly hardwood floors are also being taken into consideration Here are  some tips to prevent scratches on hardwood flooring  are. These can also be viewed as ways of  hardwood flooring maintenance :    Take off one’s shoes:  one shall ensure that one removes the outdoor footwear before walking on the wooden floor. Any dirty, wet shoes must be kept away from the hardwood floor. The habit of wearing soft, indoor slippers should be followed. You should avoid wearing spiked shoes and heels on hardwood flooring to prevent it from scratches.    Protect the floor from outside garbage:  You should ensure to keep the surroundings clean so that dirt and stains from outside premises do not enter into the house thus littering the f...

  Open floor plans continue to remain a popular interior design element. They allow for a seamless flow throughout a home and lend themselves well to a feeling of unity, conversation, and fellowship with family and friends. Whether you have a home with a large, open space or a smaller home that is cozier, the right use of flooring can open up your design. One way to achieve this is by installing the same flooring throughout your space. For some, this may seem unusual because we are often accustomed to tile in the kitchen and bath,  hardwood flooring  in the living room and hall, and carpet in the bedrooms. Good flooring choices to take throughout the whole house are LVT (luxury vinyl tile or plank), WPC (wood polymer composite), and sheet vinyl. These flooring choices, depending on brand, are either waterproof or water resistant and very durable, making it possible for them to be installed anywhere in the home. Each of these products are also able to be installed without ...