Picking Hardwood Floors
For traditional interiors hardwood flooring in widths of 2 to 3 inches in oak maple or walnut or parquet flooring will be smart choices.
Picking hardwood floors. Virtually any type of wood can be used in a. Walk into any home improvement. How to choose hardwood flooring 1.
Today solid hardwood is still widely available but. But if you re on the fence keep in mind choosing solid hardwood means scratches from a puppy s claws or dings from a toddler s toy can be sanded out and refinished over and over. Instead try a durable flooring like ceramic or porcelain tile laminate flooring plank vinyl flooring or even carpeting.
Engineered flooring is a thin layer of genuine hardwood on top of a layers of plywood or something similar it has many of the characteristics of hardwood but is structurally more stable. Pay attention to knots and grain pattern. Start with the basics there are two basic factors that go into what hardwood floors looks like says patrick bewley vice president of marketing at california based flooring brand duchateau.
A rich brown or graphite floor grounds a room and from a practical standpoint hides any imperfections in an existing floor eliza mcnabb. Select solid or engineered flooring. The unique look is worth the higher cost for some.
Gone are the days of simply selecting oak or maple strips however. There s no better way to make wood floors feel elevated than by adding a dark stain. When contrasted with a light wall a dark floor helps to make the room feel brighter and taller.
Its saving grace is that scratches can be sanded out. You will need a floor with superior wear resistance. Some flooring that appears to be wear resistant often is not.