Wood Floors - What You Need To Know

Wood floors are beautiful and elegant and can add class to any home or office. The floors can last for many years without much cost to you. There are many types of wood floors giving you the choice to choose what kind of floor you want. The types of floors are as follows below.

1. Solid Parquet Floor 3/4? & less

2. Engineered Floor ? Strip, Plank, Parquet

3. Solid Plank Floor 3/4?*3? and up

4. Solid Strip Floor ? T & G up to ¾? up to 3/4?

You can get these floors prefinished, or unfinished.

There are also different ways to install a wood floor. These floors can be floated, glued, or nailed. When floated or glued the floors can be laminated.

Wood floors are a one time investment and very much worth every penny. They will raise value of the house, and impress potential buyers if you ever think of selling. The floors are easily cleaned and maintained. There are even cleaning products specifically for wood floors.

There are many types of coloring you can choose from. There are blonde wood floors and then dark cherry wood floors. Both can go with any kind of decorating scheme you can come up with.

Hand painted wood floors are also available at a cost. These floors have become very popular. There are different techniques to use when hand painting a floor. You can paint, stain, or tint the floor. Whatever makes you happiest.

When choosing to go with a wood floor you will want to go through your home and decide which rooms will have the floors. Then you will want to choose your color of wood and what kind of finish you would like to go with. Take the time and be picky.