{"id":1251,"date":"2022-08-11T11:39:31","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T15:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renovaflooring.com\/blog\/?p=1251"},"modified":"2025-10-31T15:25:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T19:25:45","slug":"how-wood-changes-naturally-over-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renovaflooring.com\/blog\/how-wood-changes-naturally-over-time\/","title":{"rendered":"How Wood Changes Naturally Over Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Without any doubt, wood is a great material for the floors of your home.<\/a><\/strong> It brings warmth, it is natural, and it makes the environment look good. However, it suffers damage and natural changes over time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the cycles of their useful life are inevitable, there are practices and care so that they do not deteriorate rapidly and, in this way, lengthen the aging process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this new post of our blog<\/a>, we are going to tell how this process works and what you can do to prevent it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At Renova we have hundreds of wood types to choose from. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What is the main change in wood over the years?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wood, especially with regard to floors, undergoes a strong and gradual change which is very noticeable: the change of color.<\/a> <\/strong>Different types of wood tend to be very sensitive to sunlight, causing the color to fade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UV rays directly affect the wooden boards, removing their shine and intensity. You must take this into account when choosing your floors, because at first they will be one color, but over time, they will change.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondary changes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another change that happens naturally and can be observed over the years is that your floors or furniture can get weaker.<\/strong> Both light, use, and damage caused by scratches, furniture, and chemicals are not suitable for wood, removing strength and damaging wood layers. They will look cracked and chipped.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hardwood floors are one of the most popular styles of flooring in America. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Damage prevention<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite the damage, wood is an excellent option for your home as it will last for years. It is cost-effective, requires no intensive care, and is largely aesthetic, elegant, and adaptable to different styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s see how to take care of it and prevent or slow down the natural changes in it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n