The long-standing belief that water and wood don’t mix still remains true. But who says that we can’t find a way to reconcile wood floors with so-called “wet” areas of the home? For instance, powder rooms equipped with sinks and commodes are now common recipients of hardwood flooring installations. A decade ago, hardwood floor installations began creeping into kitchens and the adjacent breakfast areas of the home. Since that time, kitchen hardwood applications have moved steadily up the “installation chart” of desirability.
The key to success in such environments requires what I call a “water patrol” policy. Leaks, if undetected or ignored, can damage any flooring product. Water and wood can exist in harmony as long as protective boundaries are established between the two. After all, without water, there would be no trees. With that in mind, an amicable reunion seems quite fitting.