25 Nov Five Tips For Getting Your Floors Summer Ready
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to make sure that the foundation of your space is ready for everything the hotter months will throw at it. With that in mind, we’ve put together the below five tips for getting your floors ready for summer:
Check For Signs Your Floors Need Replacing
The first thing you’re going to want to do is check for any signs that your floors need replacing. If your flooring is already struggling before the added stress of entertaining and extra summer activities, it’s not going to fare well with the increased traffic.
Underlay Considerations When Replacing Flooring
If your floors are showing signs that they need to be replaced, don’t forget to consider the underlay you’ll use when laying new ones. Different underlays suit different lifestyles and needs, so be sure to think about what each space in your home is most commonly used for when making your selection. Having said that, there are a few underlay qualities that provide universal benefits.
Ensure You Have Underlay With Thermal Properties
Did you know that a significant amount of the heat transference that occurs between our homes and the outside world actually happens through your floors? With this in mind, selecting an underlay with thermal properties will always be a wise choice, but it’s especially beneficial during the warmer months.
All Airstep residential underlays offer thermal benefits, so you can confidently select any of the options in our range if this is your top consideration.
Choose Underlay With A Moisture Barrier
One of the main causes of recurring stains and odours in carpet is liquid that has seeped through to the underlay and continues to rise up long after the original incident has been cleaned up. For this reason, we suggest selecting an underlay that features a moisture barrier, especially if you have children or pets or enjoy entertaining.
Pet Defence is an ideal selection on this front, as it is also asthma and allergy friendly, features an antimicrobial finish and feels luxurious underfoot in addition to providing a breathable moisture barrier.
Select An Underlay That Will Help Deaden Sound
Every underlay sold by Airstep Australia provides acoustic benefits, so whichever option you choose you’ll be covered on this front. Sound deadening properties help reduce noise pollution within the home, therefore creating a healthier environment, while also helping to ensure that you’re compliant with relevant legislation for your dwelling.
Keep On Top Of Care And Maintenance
Flooring care and maintenance guides are created to help the floors stay in good condition and perform well for years to come. With traffic in the home often increasing in the summer months, this time of year is one of the most crucial periods for floor care. If you’re unsure on what the guidelines are for the flooring installed within your home, now is the time to brush up on things so you can support them properly while they support your summer fun.
Add Mats To All External Doors
Summer often means outdoor adventures, and this means dirty shoes. When you come home from these adventures, everyone is usually keen to get inside and under the aircon. Unfortunately this can lead to many children (and some adults) forgetting all about the sand and other debris they may be dragging into your home. While removing your shoes at the door will always be the most effective way to combat this, installing mats at all external doorways can help your flooring stay cleaner and in better shape, even if shoe removal is forgotten.
Ask Guests To Remove Shoes
Speaking of removing shoes, everybody has different rules within their own homes, so it’s worth asking guests to take theirs off at the door. This helps prevent scuffing of your floors and keeps the outdoors where it belongs.
Be Mindful Of Sunlight
Finally, while the sun is usually delightful for humans during summer, it isn’t necessarily the best for your floors. Excessive exposure to bright, hot light, especially when magnified by your windows, can fade your floors and leave them looking less than fabulous. For this reason it is wise to install sheer curtains or blinds to help filter and soften the light before it reaches your flooring.
These five easy tips will help ensure your floors are summer ready and able to withstand what the next few months throw at them. So, implement the ones that work best for your situation, then go enjoy some sun.