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2016年7月27日 (水) 22:04時点における版

Traditional hardwood floors have the unique ability 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 wood flooring than just selecting whether or not you need maple or oak. Ask yourself these four questions when researching hardwoods that will help you find the perfect fit for virtually any flooring project ' small or large.

What Type of 'Look' Are You Creating?

Hardwood floors can truly 'pull' a place together ' helping you highlight a pleasant piece of furniture, a work of art, or just bring an air of comfort and warmth to a space. With this in mind, you need to decide which types of flooring accentuates your dcor. Many types of hardwood flooring are smooth-milled, providing them with a seamless appearance. Others are purposefully antiqued or distressed to provide the floors a more 'lived-in' look that's casual and comfy ' as if your favorite set of two jeans.

Which Hardwood Flooring Style is Best for Your Needs?

You'll have to decide between different styles of hardwood to locate one that is the correct balance of price, durability and beauty. Solid wood flooring are, naturally, complete hardwood. There's also engineered hardwood floors, that's less expensive and utilizes a high-density fiberboard core with real hardwood veneer. If you have your heart set on a specific species of hardwood, you can also want to know how hard your hardwood is really. For example, southern Yellow Pine is 'softer' in comparison with Brazilian cherry in line with 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 after a while. Many exotic Brazilian woods are understanding of light, as well as other favorites like walnut. Some floors may have a UV protective coating added. You can also move furniture and kitchens Boston rugs around periodically in order that equal parts of light hit different aspects of the floor, then one side is not lighter or darker than another.

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

What Kind of Warranty Do You Need?

The right warranty can protect your hardwood floorsfor years to come. Most wood flooring come with a warranty against structural damage, and also a warranty for the finish that's used (if you have it finished). With this in mind, you will want to find a warranty that provides you the amount of protection you'll need for your particular lifestyle and also the kind of traffic your floors will be receiving. It's worth having a reputable hard wood floors store to make certain all your questions are answered and warranties are clearly explained.