Flooring Facts

What's not to love about a wooden floor? The beauty of a wooden surface is that it can instantly make a place feel chic and classy. However, come monsoon and wood floor owners start worrying about warping and dampness. Here's what you should do.

Aren't wood and rain a dangerous mix?

During monsoon wooden floors tend to absorb more moisture. By applying wax to it, you can prevent it from absorbing extra moisture .

How do you protect your floor?

Use bamboo or rubber mats that can absorb water easily instead of the ones made with cloth, like carpets or big rugs.

Your recommendations?

Mats crafted from the pink Lapacho tree, Lapacho is naturally rich in tannin and therefore resistant to changes in weather. It is available in matt and brushed finish; it also comes with an exquisite copper-brown shade and grained patterns. PRICE on request; AT www.mikasa.com