Knowing the different types of wood flooring

[amflooring]

The right type of flooring can add the requisite change to the spaces. Thinking what makes it better than the conventional marble or tile flooring? Well here are some of the reasons that would justify why you opt for it as a option.

Affordable – What could be better than something that not only beautifies your space but is cheap as well. Wood flooring has the caliber to make your home look classy and alluring without much effort. They enhance the overall look of the spaces without much investment. Product such as hardwood floor is the most preferred option for flooring in new home construction and remolding.

Maintenance – We all love to opt for flooring that requires minimal maintenance and hard work. No one would relay interest in to anything that requires extensive labor. Other than the routine sweeping and vacuuming regime, one needs to make sure that the hardwood floors are protected against moisture and scratches. Unlike rugs and wall to wall carpeting, this sort of flooring needs no extra care. With the help of hardwood floor cleaner, the task becomes even easier.

Environment Friendly – Wood floors are deduced from a natural sustainable resource. Bygone are the days when timber was cut down to serve the purpose. These days, timber is cut from forests that guarantee sustained resources. This means the environment friendly souls need not to worry about where the wood for flooring comes from.

Now, when you are well versed with the benefits of opting for wooden flooring, you need to get acquainted with the available types of flooring available.
]Granwood flooring– This sort of flooring is optimal for areas where sports activities need to be performed. Highly recommended for sports at all levels, Granwood floors offer brilliant conventional characteristics. These flooring have energy absorption tendency that aids the athletes in performing their best.

Parquet flooring – Parquet is a hardwood tile that consists of strips glued together to frame a pattern. This type of flooring is best suited for homes. Through use of variant patterns, this flooring can add the required oomph factor within the home.

Cork Flooring – Cork is a hardwood product whose upper most layer consists of bark of a cork oak tree. What has helped in garnering appreciation is the comfortable level experienced and the contemporary look. The floor acts as a natural sound absorber and is moisture resistant. It is used in hotels, corporate offices and other places that need stylish outlook.

 

[Ernesto]

a nice informative post am. It should be sticky'd. I'd also add cork is used extensively in libraries and art museums for its sound adsorbtion. Older people like it because it is soft underfoot as they have joint and or foot problems and standing in one place for short periods of time is uncomfortable.

 

[Nick]

Welcome to the site Am .

 

[Floorist]

Welcome to the site Am .

If he posts again, I hope he leaves out the ad links I removed.

 

[havasu]

If he posts again, I hope he leaves out the ad links I removed.

Is that possible considering he is from Chandigarh, India?

 

[Floorist]

Is that possible considering he is from Chandigarh, India?

For once I didn't look it up, my bad.

 

[havasu]

Falling asleep at the wheel, huh?

 

[Floorist]

Falling asleep at the wheel, huh?

Hey, I'm old. I nap sometim.......

 

[woodfloorplanet]

Wow, great article.Really thank you! Keep writing.

 

[SourceWoodFloors]

Thank you for everything, your information about the wood flooring was dynamic and very enjoyable! Words can’t describe how enthusiastic and empowered I feel.

 

[ElizabethMunk]

Informative post, hardwoods are more valuable than softwoods because the wood is scarer. The best way to identify wood would be by its grain and color. The cell structure of each tree is different. If the cells are large and the wood texture is rough then a filler may be needed to smoothen the surface. If the cells are small and the texture is smooth then they don’t require filling. Woods with very distinctive pattern are more valuable than wood with a subdued pattern. The weaker the grain of the wood, the more stain we have to give to give them more character. You could assess the wood by finding out how old it is.Secondly you could look at the color, though the color may vary greatly from tree to tree, their tone will be constant within a species. Some woods have their distinct color characteristic like for instance only poplar has that green tinge to it and only rosewood can be dark purple and lastly the grain.Check whether they are open or close grained.