Timber floors require regular care to keep them pouring elegance and warmth into your home. Routine cleaning and Hardwood Floor Protection and maintenance keep many issues at par, but challenges posed by Brisbane’s humid climate require homeowners to take extra care steps. High humidity makes the timber hardwood floors a suitable habitat for fungus and mold growth. These unwelcome invaders mar the appearance of your timber floors but also compromise their durability and indoor air quality.
Budget Floor Sanding provides an ultimate guide to protect your hardwood floors from fungus and mold infestation. Dealing with mold infestation is challenging and requires proper treatment to prevent its spread.
What Is Fungus Infestation And How Does It Affect Hardwood Floors?
The favorable growing places for mold are damp, dark, and warm areas in the wood. Fungal spores are present in our atmosphere and only grow in spots suitable for their proliferation. The floor may look excellent from the top, but secretly breeding beneath is a fungal colony. Discoloration, decay, and unpleasant odors are the virtues of the mold for your hardwood floors.
Common molds found on hardwood floors include Aspergillus( green-yellow and causes respiratory issues), Cladosporium(green-black), and Stachybotrys chartarum (black mold).
Symptoms of Fungus Infestation
Early detection of mold infestation helps take necessary eradication steps and saves you from costly repairs.
The effects of fungus infestation on wooden floors are:
- Musty Odor
- Discoloration
- Bubbles on the top
- Soft areas
- Respiratory issues in house members
Preventive Measures for Mold and Fungus Infestation on Hardwood Floors
- Keep The Finish Intact
A good waterproof floor finish acts as a barrier against moisture. It prevents water penetration inside the grains and avoids fungal growth.
- Ensure Clean Floor
Regular cleaning of the floors is essential for the floor’s longevity. As dry timber is unsuitable for fungal growth, people should take care of the floor by cleaning the spills immediately and brooming/vacuuming daily.
- Maintain Humidity Levels
Keep an optimal indoor humidity level using a dehumidifier and ensure proper ventilation to avoid floor dampness.
- Use Moisture Barriers
During floor installation, apply moisture barriers beneath the subfloor and top floor. Moisture barriers prevent water seepage from the ground into the wood.
Restoration Of Mold Infested Floors
- Damage assessment: After the confirmation of fungal infestation, the first step in the restoration is the assessment of the extent of damage. This assessment is essential to select the right treatment method for the timber floor.
- Cleaning of the Fungus: If the infestation is deep, reaching the subfloor, professional services are required. Use cleaning solutions like vinegar and water mixture or special mold cleaners for surface-level damage.
- Floorboard replacement: Old floors that are neglected for a long time, cleaning methods are not effective. The deep-infested fungus makes the timber brittle and unfit for consumption. The professional sander will replace the floorboards with new ones or reclaimed ones.
At Budget Floor Sanding, we provide unparalleled floor protection services through our extensive experience. Our specialized tools eliminate mold effectively and our treatment approaches are customized according to floor type and extent of damage.
Contact us today to learn how we can help you safeguard your timber floors against mold and fungus.
Call us now to get a free quote at 0418 882 678
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