Today hardwood flooring is used to add elegance and style and is an important part of lavish and posh home interior design. When doing home renovation, many people are today using hardwood as the choice for their flooring. Hardwood flooring is very popular nowadays among home owners because of the aesthetic value it gives an entire home environment and its durable nature. It is however very important to have good knowledge of the hardwood types that are available, the maintenance and care of hardwood floors and installation options before taking a flooring project.

Types of Hardwood

In most cases, hardwood is derived from trees like birch, lapacho, beech, ash, hevea, jatoba, oak, blacknut among others all of which shed leaves in autumn. There are many options of hardwood flooring and you should be very careful when making a flooring choice for your apartment or home. Learn about different types of hardwood and get to know the advantages and disadvantages associated with each. Apart from giving a traditional look, hardwood flooring are also durable and beautiful. Some hardwood like the pre-finished engineered can resist contraction and expansion. They are also mite and dust resistant. Unfinished hardwood can be effectively used in the basement. UN-engineered  solid hardwood is very hard and durable but has multiple limitations. This type is hardly used in modern construction except for structural purposes and is not recommended to use on direct concrete.

Features

Before giving a finishing to the flooring, it is important to consider a room type and its uses. A room that is not used occasionally can be fitted with a lighter finish while rooms such as corridors, bedrooms and hallways need a hard and tough flooring that will be durable because of their occasional and daily use. For kitchens it is advisable to install a dark finish that will make it hard to notice oil spills and other types of stains. Doing a refinish after every four to five years will make sure that your hardwood flooring will  remain beautiful and last long.

Uses

Many people are today using click-type flooring as they are on fashion and in high demand. It is however not good to install them on high moisture places like toilets and kitchens. It is very important to look for a good firm to do the hardwood installation to ensure quality service even after installation in case of damage or need for renovation. Hardwood is one of the best flooring options because of its durability, its resistant to mold and most damages from children or pets. Bathrooms should never be fitted with a hardwood floor as this is likely to cause moisture to corrode the floor.

When you have installed a hardwood floor, it is important to take good care of it by using special cleaners and following all the instructions given by the manufacturer regarding cleaning. Protect the product from moisture and cover places that have high traffic with rugs and small carpets to protect from wear and tear.

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