Hardwood Flooring Considerations
Hardwood flooring is an element that can add definition to a room.
In this blog post, our hardwood flooring pros shed light on a few items homeowners should consider when choosing hardwood flooring.
Choosing the best wood and finish
Like every other part of a home requires making the right choice, buying the best flooring material is essential. Different types of floors respond differently to things like foot traffic, furniture, pets, and general wear and tear.
For example, a harder wood flooring option with a matte finish would better resist scratches in households with pets. Conversely, a high-gloss finish hardwood floor in a high foot-traffic area needs to be covered with area rugs to protect the finish.
Consider the bigger picture
Hardwood flooring is an element that can add definition to a room. However, it is not the only element. Matching everything, like material and finish, when looking for uniformity in interior décor is necessary.
Before choosing a color and finish, consider the flooring in connecting rooms. Take into account the color, texture, and flooring material to determine how the hardwood material will look against these finishes. Some hardwood flooring installation methods mean the floor will be thicker than standard materials such as porcelain tile.
Hardwood flooring can work well against other flooring materials when care is taken to ensure they aren’t considerably different. A little consideration before choosing and installing new flooring can dramatically impact a home’s resale value.
Consider hardwood flooring care
Traditionally, keeping hardwood floors looking nice meant applying layers of wax, rubbing in each layer vigorously now and then. However, this is no longer necessary. Today, hardwood floors are treated with oil-based polyurethane, eliminating the need to apply wax.
Many may think waxing is a good plan, believing it will refresh the polyurethane finish. However, this is not the case. Waxing these treated planks can damage the polyurethane layer considerably, cutting down the life of the surface protectant. Homeowners will need the flooring refinished more often than if they stick with simple dusting and cleaning with a damp mop.
Even though it is tempting to wax a hardwood floor, opt for simple, wax-free cleaning solutions when it comes to modern flooring.
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