Hardwood Floors
Hardwood flooring is timeless. It enhances the warmth of any home and compliments the decor of any room. Like a fine piece of furniture, wood flooring increases in value and becomes more beautiful with time. In addition, the easy maintenance fits the needs of a modern-day lifestyle. Hardwood floors add warmth and charm to any property. Today’s hardwood flooring comes in a wide variety of choices. The state-of-the-art technology and almost limitless choices of today's stains, finishes, styles and designs make wood flooring one of the most practical, easy-care and versatile floor coverings today. Maintained properly, wood flooring should never have to be replaced.
A lot of terminology is thrown around when speaking of wood flooring. "Solid wood" means that each exposed part is made of pieces of genuine hardwood and nothing else. This flooring is completely made of lumber. It is available unfinished and prefinsihed. Some alternatives are hardwood veneers – thin slices of wood bonded to composite boards or plywood. This type of construction is sometimes described as "all wood."
Remember the terms "oak", "maple" and "cherry finish" may simply refer to the color or the photographic reproduction of the wood's grain – it does not necessarily mean it is the authentic, natural hardwood. If you're not sure whether the item is solid hardwood or an imitation, examine the construction. Wood flooring is available in a number of sizes and make-ups, each offering its own distinct advantages. People are often surprised by the limitless choices that wood flooring affords them. Today's wood flooring is right for virtually every room. Choosing the right kind and style of wood flooring is not hard if you are familiar with several industry terms:
Unfinished wood flooring:
- Unfinished flooring is a product that must be job-site sanded and finished after installation.
Pre-finished wood flooring:
- Pre-finished flooring is factory sanded and finished flooring that needs only installation.
