Wood flooring is classy. It is natural, eco-friendly, and incredibly durable. It’s no wonder people have been constructing wood flooring for ages. Wood is the most sustainable floor covering option out there. It’s the only one that’s naturally renewable. A solid wood floor can last hundreds and hundreds of years.
LUXURIOUS. WARM. TIMELESS.
There’s nothing like wood flooring for natural beauty, warmth and ease of cleaning. Its distinctive grains and swirling burnished figures add a classic touch throughout your home. Hardwood’s rich character never goes out of style. Good looking, long lasting and a great investment in your home’s overall value, hardwood flooring is the perfect marriage of practicality and elegance when it comes to home improvement.
ADVANTAGES OF WOOD FLOORING
Wood floors are highly durable and resistant to every day wear and tear. Due to them being natural products they hold the warmth much better than any man-made laminates, tiles or stone floors so under foot they are much more comfortable, especially in the colder months of the year.
Another reason for its durability is that color doesn’t fade. Many carpets will lose their luster over time. The color starts to change with wear and tear, and all the stains that are impossible to remove. You won’t experience this issue with hardwood. The steady appearance of hardwood is one of the reasons why hardwood last for so many years and rarely need to be replaced.
General maintenance and cleaning of a wooden floor couldn’t be easier. Wood floors are more resistant to liquid spills and dirt so simply wiping or brushing these away is incredibly easy unlike if the same was to happen on a carpeted area. Straight away this gives you a little more peace of mind when cleaning up after children or pets.
Hygienically wood floors are far better than carpets. Pet owners and allergy sufferers will particularly benefit from this as wood floors do not harbour parasites such as fleas, dust mites, ticks or allergen producing spores.
Wood floors not only add a touch of elegance to your home, but also a bit of warmth. Many homeowners believe that having hardwood floors even makes the space look bigger. Whether it makes your home feel more inviting depends on the rest of your décor, but it’s an easy way to make a great first impression.
One of the primary benefits of wood flooring is its versatility to adapt to almost every interior design theme in your home. No matter how often you are inspired to change the mirrors, wall art, decorative accents or other decor in your home, the floors will always look good and fit your desired theme.
Additionally, not only will wood flooring not clash with your décor, but you have a wide range of colors, shades, and species to choose from. With real hardwood floors, you don’t get a factory pattern that repeats every so often. You get natural beauty available with a variety of shades, swirls, and grains that add character to your home.
What if you want to change the color? You can do that with solid hardwood floors. Unlike carpet or tile, this type of flooring can be refinished rather than replaced.
This is a huge benefit as the cost to refinish is significantly lower than buying and installing new flooring. It is also beneficial because it gives you the chance to drastically change your home without spending loads of money. Or maybe you just bought a house but don’t like the color of the wood floors, all you have to do is sand the color off and stain them to your liking. It’s as easy as that, and much cheaper than replacing the whole thing.
TYPES OF HARDWOOD
Wood flooring is available in a variety of styles, colours, and patterns. Each panel is lovingly made to the highest quality. Knowing the features and benefits of your wood options can help you choose the perfect floor.
There are two main types of hardwood flooring: solid hardwood flooring and engineered hardwood flooring.
1:A. Solid Hardwood Flooring
Solid hardwood is generally what most people think of when they imagine hardwood flooring. It consists of solid pieces of wood from your preferred species. The entire hardwood plank is constructed from that wood.
People love solid hardwood for its natural beauty. It gives your home a warm, authentic charm, no matter the species. Solid hardwood flooring is also extremely durable. Install it right and maintain it as directed to ensure it lasts a lifetime.
The downsides to solid hardwood are its high price and susceptibility to moisture damage. Don’t use it in rooms with high amounts of humidity.
1:B. Engineered Hardwood Flooring
Engineered hardwood is constructed from several layers of wood pressed together. A layer of actual hardwood is laid on top of this core layer as well as on the bottom of it.
The multi-ply construction of engineered hardwood flooring makes it less susceptible to moisture damage. The wood can expand and contract with no negative results as humidity levels change.
Engineered hardwood flooring is also valued for its flexibility. It’s versatile enough to use in basements and upper-story floors. You can even install it directly over a concrete subfloor or a radiant heating system with no ill effects.
An additional benefit of this type of hardwood flooring is its price. It’s must less expensive than solid hardwood flooring.
2. Wood Species
Dozens upon dozens of different wood species are used for hardwood flooring. These include species that are domestically grown as well as more exotic species that are imported from countries around the world.
The species you select will dictate the overall look of your hardwood floor, including its color and grain pattern. Some species are also harder (so more durable) than others.
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Larminate Flooring
Laminate flooring is a great way to create the look of hardwood or real tile in areas where moisture is a concern. It's also easy to install and looks great for years.
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Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl flooring is a great substitute for wood, laminate and tiles. It's water resistant and does not expand or contract with humidity changes, perfect choice for laundry rooms, basements and workshops.
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SPC Flooring
SPC flooring combines the natural beauty of stone with modern technology resulting in a hard wearing, low maintenance and waterproof floor solution that can withstand heavy foot traffic.
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PVC Flooring
PVC flooring is a plastic material that resembles hardwood or real tile, PVC flooring is a durable option for any home or commercial space.
