If you love having your curtains open on a hot, sunny day, just remember the impact it can have on your floors. 

You could notice your floors starting to fade, for instance, in spaces with more exposure to direct sunlight.

Every floor has a recommended product for cleaning for a reason. Stick with those recommendations. The wrong product could discolor or damage your floors.

Scratches, imprints and even gouges or chips can occur from furniture, especially when it is moved improperly. Felt pads, although useful, may not protect against all damages and can fall off or become worn down.

Having a room that is either too humid or too dry can damage some floors: for instance, wood floors. While certain floors like tile are made to handle moisture, others are not. Too humid, and you might see boards expanding and buckling. Too dry, and you might see the boards shrink and begin gapping. Each flooring will have a humidity range it can withstand.

Kids, pets, shoes in the house, and more can cause wear and tear on your floors. If durable is what you need, consider a hard surface floor like a vinyl plank that should hold up under heavier use.