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Need advice on getting dark wood floors

12 years ago

I would love to put dark wooden floors in my house but have read on websites that they show up all sorts of dirt and dust. Moreso than lighter woods. Any advice? Anyone have that problem?

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Keerthi Naidu
11 years ago
Hi codo, which did you select, light or dark wood floors? We have dark wood floors and they do show dirt a bit easier but I just love the look too much! Interested to hear what you ended up choosing!
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