Place mats at interior and exterior doors to trap sand and grit from incoming traffic.
Have your floors recoated with polyurethane every 1-3 years.
Use area rugs on high traffic pathways, pivot areas, near doorways and end of stairs.
All rugs should allow floors to breathe.
Avoid rubber backed or non-ventilated rugs.
Install felt pad floor protectors on bottom of furniture.
Maintain the relative humidity in your home between 45% and 55% because excessive humidity can cause wood fibers to swell, creating cracks in the finish.
