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Flooring for your
home is a big decision. As it portrays the entire look of your
home and emulates the characteristics of the people living in
it. Among the options available for flooring, wood is a rich
taste.
In wood itself you have humongous options. Oak, mahogany, ebony
or wood laminates. Oak flooring brings about a formal look to
your home. If you opt for oak floors you can make a choice
between red oak and white oak.
Red oak flooring has coarse reddish grains, it is dense wood
that will survive years of wear and tear. Due to its consistent
grain it emanates an air of richness and gives an even look to
your home. In red oak flooring you can opt for a few grades that
are available. Grade hardwood red oak contains smart
pinkish-reddish tones with vertical grains known as rift. This
grade is available in longer lengths and wider widths and gives
your home a very even look as its vertical grains are consistent
throughout the wood. . |
The country grade hardwood red oak is
hand graded with the cathedraling effect that has knots & variations in
colour. So the end look is less formal.
Flooring antique oak wood radiates warm English tones like light browns,
brownish-cream. The wood is visible with nail holes, knots, rift grain –
just exhibiting what the oak tree wood has withstood for years. So when
you lay it down you get the real feel of it. The variations in colours
ascertain the wood furniture in the house.
Look-alikes of oak flooring are always available, they are ply woods
that give the same finish and look. But if you are looking for a
long-term investment, nothing beats oak hardwood flooring. It could be
solid or engineered with a life that will live almost forever. Over a
period of time the flooring can be sanded, refinished or stained
according to your tastes.
No doubt it is becoming a preferred choice for many homeowners and
business houses in India. The solid oak flooring is a natural insulator,
soft on your feet and gives you sheer value for money.
If you want to give your home a feel of the old castles, then white oak
is what you should opt for. White oak flooring is actually brown wood
with white or greyish tones. They give your home a majestic look and
blend on all types of furniture...
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