How to determine if a fishbone laminate floor tile needs waxing
To determine whether a fishbone floor tile needs waxing, you can start from the following aspects:
Observe the appearance of the floor
Gloss variation: Newly laid and waxed fishbone laminate floor usually has a bright and uniform luster. When you notice that the surface gloss of the floor gradually fades, no longer shining as before, and becomes a bit dark, it is likely that the wax layer on the floor surface has worn out and needs to be re waxed to restore its luster.
Color difference: With daily use and loss of wax layer, the color of the floor may appear uneven, and some areas that are frequently walked or rubbed may have lighter colors than others. If this color difference occurs, it indicates that the protective effect of the wax layer in that area has weakened. At this time, waxing can be considered to restore the color of the floor to be uniform.
Surface scratches: Carefully examine the surface of the floor, and if there are many obvious fine scratches, it indicates that the protective layer of the floor has been damaged to a certain extent. Waxing can to some extent fill these minor scratches, making the floor surface smoother and providing new protection for the floor.
Touch and feel the floor
Rough feel: Gently touch the surface of the floor with your hand, and a normally waxed floor feels smooth and delicate. If you feel that the floor surface has become rough and even slightly blocked, it indicates that the wax layer has worn out almost and cannot provide a good smooth touch anymore. At this time, waxing is needed to improve.
Dust absorption situation: When touching the floor with your hands, if you quickly get a lot of dust on your hands or find that the floor is more prone to dust absorption than before, it may be due to the lack of wax layer, which causes the floor surface to lose a certain repulsive force against dust. In this case, it also prompts the need for waxing.
Based on usage time and frequency
Usage time: Generally speaking, if solid wood fishbone flooring is regularly waxed and maintained every 3-6 months, the effective protection period of the wax layer can be maintained for about 2-3 months under normal use. If it has been a long time since the last waxing and exceeds this deadline, then you should consider waxing again.
Usage frequency: If people move frequently in the space, such as the living room, hallway, etc., the floor will experience greater friction and wear, and the wax layer will be consumed faster, which may require more frequent waxing. On the contrary, for rooms with low usage frequency, such as guest rooms, the waxing interval can be appropriately extended. It can be roughly judged whether the next waxing is needed based on actual usage.
