The monsoon is here and as we all know the rains can cause huge damage to wooden flooring and furniture. Wood absorbs moisture quickly and is damaged easily. In this article, we attempt to provide a few tips that could help you keep your wooden floors and furniture away from damage during this monsoon.
Tip #1: Keep your furniture at a distance from the walls. Damp walls, even without leakages, are harmful to the furniture. Therefore, bookshelves, showcases, etc., made of wood are best kept away from the walls.
Tip #2: Keep wooden furniture away from the windows. Rain water coming through windows can drench wooden furniture and cause irreparable damage. Also, take care not to keep wooden furniture pieces on the balcony or near French windows that lead to the balconies. You also have to protect wooden window frames from the water by wiping them dry frequently. Placing camphor balls inside cupboards can help to absorb the moisture. They also help to keep termites away during the monsoon.
Tip #3: Another way of protecting wooden furniture is by oiling them. During monsoon, we have often noticed that the wooden furniture absorbs moisture and tends to swell up. This is commonly noticed in doors and drawers. You can fight this by either using spray-on wax or by oiling the wood.
Tip #4: Apply lacquer finishing coats on wooden furniture items. It is recommended that you polish your furniture at least once a year or some time just before the monsoon season arrives. A lacquer coating will do well by filling in all the small pores and pits. The wood will therefore not be able to absorb the moisture and swell up. Lacquer costa can be used on all the wooden furniture pieces including the living room, bedroom, and dining room. How to care for wooden floors during monsoon Many people use wooden flooring for their houses to enhance the beauty and appearance of the rooms. However, they are prone to water damage. You can follow the aforesaid tips to save your wooden flooring from the monsoon moisture. Seal the flooring’s leakage points If your wooden floors are old, it is a good idea to check the corners and the edges near the walls for any leakage points. These will be the likely spots from where water can seep into the wood. The weak areas should be closed using sealants. Polyurethane can be used to cure the sealants. Keep the floors dry and clean Keep away any spillage or rain drops from the floor. Keep them dry using cloth mops. Dry wooden floors by airing them Just because the rains are in, it does not mean that you have to keep the windows shut. Wooden floors dry well only if there is sufficient ventilation. So keep the windows open. Conclusion The monsoon is here and therefore it is important to take care of wooden furniture and the floors regularly.
