Likewise consider applying a sun resistant sealant on your wood floors.
Uv protection for wood floors.
Uv light can cause floors to discolor and fade and over time become brittle and fail.
Be sure to move furniture and rugs regularly to create more even sun exposure throughout each room.
High gloss finishes that coat.
So what can be done to stop sunlight from damaging my hardwood floor.
Benefits of uv oil finish on hardwood floors beautiful appearance.
It makes sense that if you can keep sunlight off your floor it won t fade as much.
Uv oil also creates a more comfortable surface on your hardwood flooring.
Sun exposure lightens certain types of wood and darkens other.
It s the best choice for high traffic areas because it s resistant to scratches dents and scuffs.
Wood floors finished with uv cured aluminum oxide generally last 10 15 years longer than post installation polyurethane finishes.
Uv resistant flooring comes in both indoor and outdoor applications including parking decks.
Studies have shown that about 40 60 of flooring damage in total is caused by uv rays.
Aluminum oxide is a naturally occurring mineral that forms a hard coating which protects wood floors from damage.
Most homeowners invest in hardwood floors because they appreciate the look of real wood.
Wood floors are susceptible to the same thing that skin is namely ultraviolet uv rays.
Heat and humidity are the other two primary drivers of damage.