Tips on Wood Flooring
By Tania Penwell.
There are various reasons for which you should consider getting wood flooring done. At the same time there are also quite a few reasons that might point to what are the problems or issues with wood flooring. We start off by discussing this fundamental subject.
The Pros and Cons
There are some definite advantages in getting hardwood flooring installed.
On the design and décor front hardwood flooring is ideal for most rooms. Not only does it tie together the entire room but it also complements a wide range of furniture and other elements that you might want to keep in your room. Hardwood itself is available in various colors and patterns thus allowing limitless opportunities to play around with the décor of the room.
Hardwood floors are very easy to clean and it is ideal for families where someone is affected by allergies. Any dust, dirt or pollen that settles on a hardwood floor never sticks to the floor and can easily be wiped off. This is not true or carpets where dust often is trapped in the material and is later released to the air, aggravating the allergic condition of the person.
Hardwood floors can be expensive, but at the same the time they last long. Generally a good quality hardwood floor will last up to three times more than an equally expensive carpet. So in the long run it makes more of a sense to go for hardwood flooring.
One thing that one often forgets about before installing hardwood floor is that the hardwood needs either to be nailed or stapled into the sub-floor. Now that is not possible with concrete flooring. Vinyl floors or glued-down carpets won’t be effective either. The only thing that will work is either plywood or tongue-and-groove decking products over joists. Now that can mean additional cost, which you will need to factor in.
Pre-finished or Unfinished Wood
Once you have decided for sure tat you will go for hardwood flooring, the nest thing you got to decide is whether you will go for pre-finished flooring or unfinished ones. The answer is that if you can afford it go for pre-finished flooring. Being treated under controlled factory atmosphere they are much better finished without the dust, dir or particles that are normally visible in the wood floors finished at home. It is also less of a hassle to install and you wouldn’t need to move out of your place.
However, if your budget doesn’t permit you to get a decent quality pre-finished floor then it makes sense to settle for a unfinished but good quality wood. You can always call a contractor to take care of the sanding and the polishing.
Tania Penwell provides information on hardwood flooring and other DIY topics for A1 Wood Flooring – your guide to finding and caring for beautiful wood floors.
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