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Traditional hard wood floors have the unique power to bring out the charm and wonder of a home. Who can resist their rustic character and warm glow' But there's more to buying hardwood flooring than just choosing whether or not you want maple or oak. Ask yourself these four questions when looking for hardwoods to assist you find the perfect fit for almost any flooring project ' big or small.

What Type of 'Look' Are You Creating?

Hardwood floors can truly 'pull' a place together ' helping you highlight an attractive piece of furniture, a work of art, or perhaps bring an air of comfort and warmth to a space. With this in mind, you'll want to decide which species of flooring accentuates your dcor. Many types of hardwood flooring are smooth-milled, giving them a seamless appearance. Others are purposefully antiqued or distressed to give the floors a much more 'lived-in' look that's casual and comfy ' such as your favorite pair of jeans.

Which Hardwood Flooring Style is Best for Your Needs?

You'll need to decide between different styles of hardwood to get one that is the best balance of price, durability and beauty. Solid hard wood floors are, naturally, complete hardwood. There's also engineered hardwood flooring, that is less expensive and works on the high-density fiberboard core with real hardwood veneer. If you have your heart set with a specific species of hardwood, you will also want to know how hard your hardwood actually is. For example, southern Yellow Pine is 'softer' compared to Brazilian cherry according to the Janka Hardness Scale.

How Much Sunlight and Foot Traffic Will the Room Get?

Certain types of hardwood flooring fare better in sunlight and won't fade or lose their luster as time passes. Many exotic Brazilian woods are responsive to light, as are other favorites like walnut. Some floors could have a UV protective coating added. You can also move furniture and rugs around periodically in order that equal parts of light hit different aspects of the floor, the other side isn't lighter or darker than another.

Foot visitors another consideration. Hardwood floors fully stand up very well to foot traffic and won't show its age with time the way certain other forms of floors, like carpet, can. For high foot-traffic kitchens Boston MA areas, a harder wood like maple, hickory or oak would better handle damage as opposed with a softer wood. Here again, the Janka Hardness Scale could be invaluable in helping you decide between durability, price and appearance to get the perfect solution.

What Kind of Warranty Do You Need?

The right warranty can safeguard your hardwood floorsfor years to come. Most hardwood flooring come with a warranty against structural damage, as well as a warranty around the finish that's used (if you choose to have it finished). With this in mind, you'll want to find a warranty which offers you the quantity of protection you need for your particular lifestyle and the kind of traffic your floors will be experiencing. It's worth employing a reputable hardwood flooring store to ensure all your questions are answered and warranties are clearly explained.