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Reasons to install hardwood flooring

Reasons to install hardwood flooring

Hardwood is one of many viable options that you have when you want to install real wood flooring in your home. It can easily be the best option for you depending on your own personal financial circumstances and your personal preferences. Some people will go the most practical route which may or may not lead you to install hardwood.

Others may want to exercise the option of aesthetic use which will almost always lead you to install hardwood flooring.

Appearance:

The first value that most consider when it comes to when to install real wood flooring is appearance. Real wood is popular because it is simply beautiful. It is available in a wide variety of different types of wood, styles, and colors. In addition to this, different types of wood have different chacteristics which may make them more desirable. Oak and bamboo are hard woods which make them easier to maintain. In certain instances the user may want to install cork which is a softer wood.

Value:

Value is another major area of consideration when you opt to install real wood flooring. Real wood is more durable and easier to maintain than other types of flooring which makes it a very good choice. Although it is not always at the top of the durability scale it is always practical. If there is any downside at all associated with this flooring the downside is that it is relatively more expensive than some other options for installing flooring.

Real wood flooring will increase the value of your home. This is a definite plus if you ever plan to resell, but even if you plan on living in your home for life it is nice to know that you have done all that you can to make it the very best that you could.

Durability:

Durability is the last factor that we will discuss here. I feel that the toughness that you get when you install real wood flooring more than makes up for the higher initial cost. Not only will the flooring last longer than other types of floors it can be reconditioned several times during its lifespan. Reconditioning can change the looks and color of your floor if that’s what you want to do, and it can also remove and cover up damages in the floors surface. Hardwood is easier to maintain because the hard surface repels dust, dirt, and moisture. Moisture which is allowed to sit there for a while can be a problem because if it is absorbed into the wood it may cause the floor to warp.