- Attach felt protectors on furniture feet when sitting on laminate flooring, this will limit the chances of scratching.
- Place carpets or area rugs with a padded back or a non slip pad on your laminate floor. Rugs or carpets can be placed in areas of heavy foot traffic or under furniture to prevent scratching and marring of the laminate flooring.
- Make sure you are lifting the area rugs every time you clean your floor to keep dust from scratching your floor.
- Keep the humidity levels in your home between 35% and 65%. This will prevent your laminate flooring from warping due to the expansion or contraction of the laminate flooring materials.
- Use a humidistat to measure the humidity levels in your home. You may already have a humidistat built into your thermostat or humidifier, or you can purchase one from a retail store that specializes in home repair.
- Use a humidifier during dry conditions to prevent your laminate flooring from shrinking, and use an air conditioner or dehumidifier in wet conditions to prevent your flooring from expanding.
- Clean or dry mop up spills from the laminate flooring as soon as they occur. This will prevent liquids from entering any cracks or joints in your flooring, which can eventually weaken your laminate flooring or cause it to warp.
- Use a soft cloth or microfiber mop to clean up spills instead of an abrasive sponge or other material that can scratch your flooring.
- Avoid using abrasive chemicals on your floors, only use products specifically designed for laminates as per manufacturer’s specifications.
- Avoid wearing shoes in your home and keep your pets nails trimmed at all times to avoid scratching of the laminates surface.
