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Types of Hardwood Flooring
If you've recently made the decision to install hardwood flooring in your home, you'll find the choices in hardwood flooring are many. The following will help you to decide which hardwood flooring type is the right choice for you. Solid Wood FlooringSolid wood flooring will come either finished or unfinished. When finished, all you need to do is install it, while unfinished will require you to sand the floor and apply the finish when you are done installing it. It come either a few different varieties, such as strip flooring, which comes in a set width, however, the thickness does vary. Plank flooring comes in two thicknesses, however, the width with vary. Parquet is another type of solid wood flooring and it is constructed from wooden slats that are kept in place with the use of adhesives. These will have different patterns. Engineered Wood FlooringEngineered wood flooring is different from others as it uses adhesive to combine layers of real wood with layers of plastic laminate veneer. As it contains real wood, it is not considered to be laminate flooring. Acrylic-impregnated Wood FlooringAcrylic-impregnated wood flooring is another type of hardwood flooring and is most commonly used in commercial locations. This is due to the fact it is very resistant to moisture and scratching. This hardness comes from the injection of acrylic finish into the wood and it is one of the most durable floors you can have. Type of WoodYou'll also have to decide the type of wood that you will use for your hardwood floors. One of the hardest and most durable is red oak and beech. These work great for flooring and the reddish tinge of both of them add to the d?cor. While cherry works wonderful as a decorative wood, due to the softness, it is not used for flooring as it can easily be damaged. The fact is choosing your hardwood flooring should not be difficult. In order to decide, you'll want to look at the different types that are available, as well as your wood options. It's simply a matter of what type of look you wish to have in your home. Do you prefer the swirl-designs and knots of pine or would you prefer the reddish-brown color of the oak? As for the type of flooring, you will obviously want to look at pricing. When the floor is finished, many people have a hard time distinguishing the engineered wood flooring from the solid wood flooring. You'll simply want to shop around for prices to make sure you are getting the best deal on the hardwood flooring you choose. |