Hardwood Floors December 2017/January 2018

CHECK YOUR KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES

1. Using the wrong maintenance product on the floor can cause what unfortunate consequence?

A. Voided warranty B. Damaged finish C. Future adhesion issues D. All of the above

2. What do throw rugs on your wood floors protect against? A. Salt B. Chemicals C. Sand D. All of the above 3. In general, what is the minimum amount of time you should wait after applying finish to place a rug on the wood floor?

A. 3 days B. 7 days C. 14 days D. 21 days

4. Which of the following cleaning tools can you use on wood floors? A. Steam cleaner B. Wet mop C. Vacuum with only carpet settings D. None of the above 5. A 125-pound woman in high heels with an exposed heel nail exerts up to how much pressure on the floor?

A. 1,250 PSI B. 2,000 PSI C. 4,000 PSI D. 8,000 PSI

HOW DID YOU DO? See suggested NWFA University learning path on page 71. Answer key is on page 90.

6. What is a best practice for moving appliances across wood floors?

A. Lay down rugs before moving them B. Law down old sheets to glide them C. Use safety glides D. Use fabric-facing glides

7. On newly finished floors, how long should you wait before moving appliances?

A. At least 3 days B. At least 7 days C. At least 14 days D. At least 21 days

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