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Originally Posted by David70
When you say "no problems with water or anything" do you ever leave standing water on the wood? I have never seen an interior wood product that could take it long term.
I agree it is fine if you don't mind caring for it correctly.
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ive always got ice falling on the floor under cabinets/fridge and melting. 4 years at this current house, no issue. same at the last house on 15yo floors, no issue.
we also keep the dog's food and waterbowl on the hardwood, and yet again, no issue.
Where you start to see issues is when there is a constant water source (ie. Leaking pipe) which would cause damage to any flooring, or improperly installed flooring. Properly installed and sealed, its not a big concern.
Maintenance is nothing you wouldnt do with any other flooring. Clean regulary, and refinish 10-15yrs as needed. Except with other types of flooring, that is replace 10-15yrs, not refinish. Unless of course, you leave shit all over your floors and dont clean it up. In which case, nothing will last.