Comments on: What is Birch Hardwood Flooring? https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/birch/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:52:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.1 By: J. Almeida https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/birch/comment-page-1/#comment-76170 Fri, 22 May 2015 16:12:49 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=836#comment-76170 I have read warnings that using rubber backed rugs over my birch floors may cause them to discolor over time. So what is an acceptable backing for rugs placed in high traffic areas that both protect the floor and are safe for the people walking on them?
Can I use the waffle type rug pads under rugs to keep them from sliding when walked on?

]]> By: Jackie F https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/birch/comment-page-1/#comment-7555 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:00:58 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=836#comment-7555 We love the look of a birch floor. However, I am allergic to birch pollen. Will this be an issue if we install throughout our home? I can’t seem to find anything to say that it would be a problem. Thank you.

]]> By: Beverly Bertron https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/birch/comment-page-1/#comment-7554 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:27:25 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=836#comment-7554 Can I use a steam mop to dust my floors?
Thank you.

]]> By: Julian Marcuzzi https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/birch/comment-page-1/#comment-7553 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:39:08 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=836#comment-7553 In reply to carol harper.

Hi Carol,

Thank you for your inquiry. The best way to clean a hardwood floor would be to wipe down the material with a lightly damp cloth. (Water and a small amount of vinegar) It is best not to use harmful chemicals on the material as this has the potential to alter the color and finish of the product.

Thank you

]]> By: carol harper https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/birch/comment-page-1/#comment-7552 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:20:15 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=836#comment-7552 I just moved into a home that has beautiful yellow birch flooring.
My question is how to wash the wood floors
thank you

]]> By: Directory of Wood Species - Hardwood Flooring https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/birch/comment-page-1/#comment-7551 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:47:17 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=836#comment-7551 […] Birch – There are many species of birch, each with its own color variations. Yellow birch is most commonly used for flooring. Yellow birch coloring ranges from a cream or light brown sapwood to a light brown or reddish heartwood, causing noticeable but not dramatic color variation. It is tightly grained with straight, curly or wavy patterns. It can be stained with a convincing mahogany or walnut finish. Birch measures 1260 on the Janka Hardness scale, just slighter softer than red oak which measures 1290. […]

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