Hardwood Flooring Designs

Hardwood Flooring Patterns

Studies indicate that next to bathtubs flooring has the longest longevity in a home.  Most homeowners do not plan on changing flooring material on a regular basis.  Choosing the right floor for each room is something that should be considered in detail.  In order to make an informed decision it is important that you consider all of the aspects of each flooring material with relevance to where it is to be installed; durability, appearance and cost.  If hardwood is one of your considerations then you should be aware of how the material reacts to different circumstances.

Do you have children and/or pets?

With the exception of a full bathroom, the new polyurethane finishes that have been formulated especially for floors have prepared hardwood for almost any room in the home.  Years ago most homeowners would not use hardwood in a kitchen, but that has changed, and hardwood has proved to provide a durable kitchen floor.  Spills can be easily wiped up and a vacuum will remove dust and dirt.

Does someone in your home suffer from allergies?

Homeowners and their families who suffer from allergies and have other respiratory problems will find that hardwood floors generally reduce patient suffering.  Because of the very smooth hard polyurethane floor finishes, fleas, dust, mites, pollen and animal dander have no place to hide.

Will a hardwood floor stand up to abuse?

If you are asking this question you are obviously not into indoor sports.  The professional sports of basketball, floor hockey, lacrosse and volleyball punish hardwood flooring day in and day out.  These floors always shine and remain in perfect condition.  Can your family apply the abuse that these professional sports do to their hardwood floors?

Is the environment a personal priority?

Choosing a hardwood grown in America is being environmentally responsible.  Hardwood is a sustainable and renewable resource.  In North America more new hardwood trees are planted every year than are harvested.  Since 1950 the amount of hardwood in North America has grown by 90 percent.  Other environmental benefits include hardwood's ability to be recycled and reused.

With the new manufacturing techniques, a competent diy home handyman can install hardwood flooring like a professional.

Do you want a unique look? No two pieces of hardwood, even from the same tree are identical!  Each plank has a unique grain pattern or patina.  You can mix and match hardwood species such as oak, ash, maple, cherry and hickory, to obtain the ultimate in a unique floor.  You can stain the same hardwood with different colors.  Only your imagination determines the patterns that can be created with hardwood planks. Are you a reasonable competent diy (do it yourself) home handyman?

With the new manufacturing techniques, a competent diy home handyman can install hardwood flooring like a professional.

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