22/07/2010 15:00:00
People with items like
Vertical Blinds fitted in their homes might want to use them to stop the sun from their damaging wooden floors, it is suggested.
Commenting in an article published by
DIY Life, a writer going by the name of Mrs Fixit has pointed out the potentially damaging impact that direct sunlight can have.
She remarked in her piece: "Direct sunlight can fade and discolour wood floors.
"It's best to filter light in those areas with blinds, shades, curtains, or drapes."
This guidance might apply to those who have fairly large-scale windows, the author continued.
To maintain the appearance of their wooden floors, householders could also clean them on a weekly basis, she went on to say.
Wooden floors seem to be proving popular with a number of the country's homeowners at the moment, Carolyn Park, head of design practice for Carolyn Park Interior Design, recently suggested.
Posted by Emily McCall.
