Wood Care | Barnum Floors

How To Protect Hardwood Floors in High-Traffic Areas

Hardwood floors are a timeless choice for any home, offering warmth and durability. However, even the sturdiest hardwood can show signs of wear over time in high-traffic areas like hallways, entryways, and kitchens. To keep your floors looking their best, it’s...

10 Mistakes You’re Making on Your Hardwood and How to Avoid Them

Wood Care, Wood Education

Hardwood floors are known for their durability and timeless look, but they still need to be properly taken care of. Barnum’s hardwood floors are sealed with a coating and finish to maximize their longevity, but naturally, hardwood floors are not indestructible. It can...

Things To Know Before Refinishing Your Hardwood Floors

Wood Care

If your hardwood floors are properly taken care of, they can be a sustainable choice for many years. Refinishing your hardwood floors can extend your floor’s life expectancy by strengthening its surface and eliminating blemishes. On average, hardwood floors can be...

How Winter Weather Can Affect Your Hardwood Floors

Seasonal Tips, Wood Care

As temperatures are cooling in Iowa, snow, slush, and salt will be on the roads, which can be tracked into your home, and you may be concerned about caring for your hardwood floors. There are three primary effects winter weather can have on hardwood floors....

Common Questions Our Customers Have About Hardwood Floors

Wood Care, Wood Education

Barnum Floors has been a family-owned and operated business in the hardwood floor industry since 1995. With 28 years of experience, we have become experts in your flooring needs! Throughout our years, we have worked with all types of hardwood floors and customers to...

What Are the Ins and Outs of Dustless Floor Sanding?

Service Processes, Wood Care, Wood Education

Whether you’re installing new hardwood floors or refinishing existing floors, sanding is a crucial part of the process. While some hardwood floor projects can be done by yourself, relying on professionals is often the wisest choice. You can rent hardwood floor tools...