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About Hardwood Flooring:
If you're looking for natural wood flooring then Hardwood flooring is the natural
choice. Wood floors are available in either solid, engineered and hand scraped.
construction and can be either factory pre finished or be purchased unfinished,
allowing you to custom finish it on the job-site. With today's almost limitless
range of stains, finishes and styles, we at Floors We Do. able to help you
finish that special look that complements your decor perfectly. Not only does
it bring a special beauty and warmth to your home, hardwood is also a solid
investment. Because it actually will increase the value of your home. As an
added bonus, natural wood flooring is an excellent choice if someone in your
family suffers from allergies.
Buying Tips for Hardwood
Flooring:
Color. Generally darker wood tones lend a more formal, traditional feel to any
room, while lighter tones tend to be better suited for contemporary, country
and casual styles. But since this is hardwood we're talking about, nothing is
set in stone. So by all means, let your personal taste, preference, and style
be your guide.
Where to install hardwood
flooring: Without a doubt, moisture is one of hardwood's most dreaded enemies. Which is
why placing sold wood flooring in a full bath would be a bad idea--because
of the heavy moisture content in the room. Likewise, you should avoid putting
sold hardwood in any room that, elevation-wise, is lower than the level of
your yard outside. Gutters should flow water away from the house. Again,
because moisture could become a big problem. Even there is a coating on the
surface of the wood, moisture comes from the floor up also, but if you really
want to gamble with your investment installing sold hardwood on grade or
below grade at least seal floor, install 3/4 plywood use a top of the line
moisture resistant wood glue ( read the bucket ) and nail plywood to cement
floor and finally put roofing paper before nailing sold floor or if you want
to get away from high cost of installing sold wood to cement floor. Engineered
wood flooring is the best chose for any area of home from on grade to above grade glue down or staple down.
Types of wood flooring: Wood
flooring generally comes as either strictly a solid wood or as a wood backing
with a protective wood wear surface. (other words Engineered hardwood) Regardless
of what type you select, another beauty of hardwood is that it can easily
be re sanded, recoated and refinished. Which makes it a perfectly recycle
able flooring choice.
Engineered wood flooring is built up of layers of wood. Called plies, that are
glued together. This multi-ply structure gives engineered wood superior stability,
greater than solid wood, which reduces concerns associated with shrinking and
expanding when temperature and humidity change. Engineered wood can be installed
below ground level making it a great choice for areas in home with moisture possibility,
with out the high cost of moisture barriers.
Solid wood flooring: is
100% hardwood milled from lumber. As a natural material, hardwood reacts to changes
in its setting, like moisture and extreme temperatures, which cause solid wood
to shrink or expand. All solid hardwood can be sanded and refinished if needed
over the years. Solid hardwood is not recommended for installation below ground
level or in bathrooms.