Once upon a time, the most common type of flooring to see in a home was carpet, but that tradition is no more. These days you can find everything from painted concrete to patterned tiles to floating floorboards, and a few others. When it comes to deciding on which type of flooring you want in your home, whether a new home or a renovation of an existing one, it pays to know what the current trends of interior flooring are, and that's the type of information you can find here. Whether you need to find new flooring or you just want to keep abreast of current trends, these posts will be updated often.
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4 Top-Notch Guidelines for Choosing Timber floors
Ian Henry
Timber flooring is one of the best flooring options thanks to its numerous advantages. First, timber is relatively durable compared to many flooring options. It also gives your home a natural feel and aesthetically appealing look. But that is not all. Cleaning a timber floor is relatively easy.
When choosing a timber floor, ensure you choose a design that complements your home's appearance. Fortunately, there is a wide variety of Australian hardwoods to choose from when building, remodelling or renovating your home. If you are planning to install timber flooring, consider the tips below.
Consider Engineered Timber Flooring
Engineered timber flooring is a combination of tough hardwood and several layers of plywood. A decorative veneer is added on top to enhance the general appearance. The plywood layers make the timber less prone to splitting. In fact, engineered timber is more stable than solid timber flooring. Here is another interesting point: you do not have to adjust the height of existing floors when installing engineered timber flooring. A timber floor can be installed over concrete directly. While some engineered timbers are prefinished, others require sanding and finishing after installation. Although engineered timber flooring is less durable than solid wood, it is more tolerant of humidity, moisture and temperature.
Choose an Ideal Finish
The most common wood finishes are polyurethane or oil finish. Although oil finish looks more natural and soft, it is more susceptible to scratch. However, the finish makes scratches barely noticeable. On the other hand, polyurethane is relatively more impervious to damage and stains. The finish forms a hard coat on the wood surface, making the wood more resilient to wear and tear. Also, the oil finish boasts of easy maintenance.
Determine the Most Suitable Wood Type
Solid flooring is the most common timber flooring. Some of the wood species used in timber flooring include cedar, oak, pine and maple. Other great species include Australian cypress and teak. Generally, hardwood is more durable than softwood flooring, albeit more expensive. Also, softwoods are more susceptible to scratches. Janka rating is used to measure the durability of wooden floorboards.
Consider Appearance
Do you fancy a stained or natural finish? Ideally, a suitable timber floor should complement your home's appearance. Fortunately, there are myriad colour and pattern options. You can, therefore, rest assured that you will get a timber design that matches your taste and preference. Lastly, timber flooring fits most decorative styles ranging from contemporary to traditional designs.
To learn more about timber floors, contact a flooring company near you.
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