Color Tile of Atlanta    6204 Roswell Rd.    Atlanta, GA. 30328    (404) 256-2331    Store Hours:    Mon.-Fri: 9am - 6pm    Saturday: 10am - 5pm

When it comes to natural beauty, it's hard to beat the look and warmth of a real hardwood floor. Like most floor covering products hardwood flooring has changed dramatically over the past few years and at Color Tile of Atlanta we carry a wide array of hardwood floors from companies like Bruce and Harris-Tarkett. We also offer expert hardwood installation. From 3/4" solid oak, maple, and other hardwood species, to the prefinished engineered or longstrip floors we can help you choose the right hardwood floor for your decor and lifestyle. Hardwood flooring comes in 4 basic constructions: 3/4" solid flooring (unfinished, or pre-finished) engineered (unfinished, or pre-finished) longstrip (pre-finished) parquet (unfinished, or pre-finished) Both the engineered and longstrip hardwood floors can be installed anywhere in the home, including in the basement if moisture isn't present. Because these floors can be glued, floated or nailed they can be installed over most types of subfloors. While the 3/4" solid hardwood floors are generally recommended for above grade installation only and need to be nailed directly to the subfloor. Any of these wood floors can be refinished if they become severely scratched or dull from normal wear and tear. Here are a few tips we offer our customers on how to maintain your new hardwood floor. Don't Damp Mop - Water and wood floors don't mix! Use only the manufacturer's recommended cleaning products on your hardwood floor. New Construction - Many times the hardwood floors are installed prior to a new home being completed. If possible, lay heavy cardboard sheets or heavy paper down over your floors while workers are still in the house. Vacuum Regularly - Small stones, mud, and gritty dirt tracked in from outside can play havoc on the wood floors finish. To help combat this use long bristle welcome mats placed at all outside entrances for people to wipe their feet on before entering onto the floors. Also, vacuum using a soft bristle brush attachment. Use the Proper Chair Glides - Narrow wheels and sharp wooden, or metal furniture legs can scratch and dent hardwood flooring, which can quickly turn a newly refinished floor into an old worn floor. Any furniture that rests directly on top of a hardwood floor should have felt protectors, or furniture coasters under all it's feet. For extremely heavy objects such as a piano, use rubber cups. We carry several types of floor protectors to help you protect your hardwood floor from becoming damaged by sliding furniture. Don't Use Oil Soaps - There are many over the counter oil soap based that can damage or dull the finish of your hardwood floor. The best suggestion is to only use the manufacturer's recommended cleaning products on your hardwood flooring. Never Wax a Urethane Floor - If you have a polyurethane finish on your hardwood floors you should never apply a wax. The wax may leave a sticky film on your floor which will attract and hold dirt. Always use the manufacturer's recommended polishes and cleaners. Wipe Spills Immediately - when accidents happen and some liquid gets spilled on your hardwood floor you should use a slightly damp white cloth, or paper towel to immediately clean up and dry the effected area. For more difficult spots, follow the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedures.