segunda-feira, 23 de abril de 2012

Various Types of Hardwood Flooring

By Suzanne T. Mcullough


Part of the planning process of installing hardwood flooring is knowing the kind of flooring that will best fit your taste and the requirements of your living space. If you are planning to install the floors yourself, it is also important to choose the type of flooring that suits your DIY skill level. There are different varieties of flooring and each has their own advantages.

Solid wood floors are one of the common types of hardwood flooring, and you can select from the three varieties namely parquet, strip and plank. You have the choice of getting solid wood floors in unfinished or pre-finished version. Strip solid wood flooring is best known for its thin and long dimensions, with set values on the width and varieties in thickness. Plank flooring consists of wider planks with fixed thickness and differences in width. Parquet is neither wide nor thin, but instead is recognizable with its geometrical patterns made from slats of wood. Strip flooring is the most preferred variety of solid wood floors.

Flooring manufactured out of engineered wood is another well-known kind of hardwood flooring. It is easy to confuse this kind of flooring with laminate flooring, inspite of the fact that they are basically night and day. There is actually obvious difference between the two, in the fact that the former consist of real wood mixed with layers of laminate and the latter does not contain actual wood. Although not popular initially, engineered wood flooring has been gaining quite a following, especially after the recession, because of it is economical.

Acrylic-impregnated hardwood flooring is a type of flooring which has sealant and color all throughout the hardwood and not just the finish. The result is a kind of flooring known for its hardiness and durability, which makes it the flooring of choice in many commercial constructions.

If you are having difficulty deciding on the type of flooring to select, it is important that you establish priorities. Do not just choose floors based on what you like; you must consider the requirements of the room, where the new flooring will be installed, and you must also consider your ability to install it. From there, you can choose the floor that suits your taste. It is also crucial to consider maintenance: if you prefer low-maintenance floors, steer clear of solid hardwood flooring. For a wide array of high quality, flooring products, you can checkout reputable online stores such as Bruce flooring.




About the Author:



Nenhum comentário:

Postar um comentário