Why Is My Engineered Hardwood Lighter Under The Throw Rug

Under rugs the flooring is lighter.

Why is my engineered hardwood lighter under the throw rug.

The consequences of this means that the temperature of the wood will increase and if any moisture or humidity is present the floorboard will swell and expand and even cup and twist. There could also be discoloration due to the sunlight making the wood around the rug lighter than the area that is hidden and protected beneath the rug. This is a disaster waiting to happen because the heat is trapped beneath the rug which will then create a hot spot under the rug. A good time to do this is during the warm months.

Ultra violet uv light visible light and the infrared ir light which causes solar heat. Uv light has the most impact on color change of the actual wood. Many homeowners take great pride in the condition of their home particularly areas like hardwood floors. My husband has been in the wood flooring business for 20 years and is a 3rd generation wood flooring man.

No matter how careful you are with your hardwood floors however damage may be inevitable. Area rugs are beautiful on hardwood floors but they should be taken up and removed occasionally to allow the sunlight to affect the entire floor.