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Hardwood has been
the choice of individuals seeking quality for the floors of
their homes. But there are a few limitations to hardwood like
expansion and contraction due to humidity. These qualms are
solved with engineered wood flooring.
There are manufactured to resolve any issues related to
humidity. And last for a longer period of time. They are treated
to serve any flooring. So put it over concrete or tar, it does
not matter.
You can choose from real antique woods to give your home a
differentiated look. But ofcourse this goes hand in glove with
wild expenses. So if you are budgeting for something lesser and
desire the look of wood then opt for wood laminate flooring.. |
This is a flooring option that gives you
the look of wood while it wears the photographic image of wood. It
emulates wood in all its style, right from the grain to the pattern.
Laminates are thin sheets stuck on to a solid board. They are so
convenient that they can be clicked instantly and you can walk over your
floor sans any dust, dirt or mess. Looking for something really
different in flooring look for bamboo. No do not think of bamboo wood
flooring as those long stalks in your room. Manufacturers have been able
to flatten them, treat them and give them a look you would really
appreciate.
If you have the budget then opt for antique look wood flooring. This
type of flooring is expensive because you are looking at wood that is
more than a century old. They probably had been used before and hence
you will find them with nail marks, bird pecks, nest holes etc. However
finding a stock of the same wood is difficult as it dates back to over
10 decades. Hence staining is a good option here.
Among antique wood you can look for oak – white or brown, maple,
mahogany, heart pine etc. Antique distressed oak is another option; it
gives your home an even more rustic look.
Yet another option is soft wood antique wood flooring. Here you are
looking at woods like, pine, cedar, fir, spruce, hemlock, redwood, yew
etc. They are known as softwood for the simple reason that they are
softer in comparison to hardwood. But some wood species like yew are the
hardest breed ever known. Soft wood is easier to work on and gives your
home a character you’ve never seen before. However they are best used
for indoors.
Hard wood flooring is a better option for outdoors. It does not have to
be continuously treated like softwood. Engineered wood again is a good
option for indoors and outdoors as they are manufactured to befit any
environment. But if you have a budget for solid wood flooring, then go
for it. As the wood can stand years of weathering while giving your home
a beautiful look..
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