10 Reasons Why People Choose Wood Flooring

 

It looks great. There’s no getting away from the fact that a wooden floor looks great.  Currently one of the most sought after flooring options, it’s no surprise that the rich and famous have used this material to floor their castles and stately homes for centuries.

There’s an option to suit every budget. While certain species of wood can be expensive, there’s no getting away from the fact that the huge competition in the wood floor industry has driven the price of this solution right down.  Today you can get a great quality wood floor option to suit pretty much every budget.

It lasts a lifetime. If you’ve ever visited a castle or a stately home, you won’t need convincing that a good quality wooden floor will last a lifetime and maybe even a whole lot more.  There are wooden floors that have been well looked after, that are centuries old and will last for centuries to come.  The nature of wooden flooring means that it can be re-sanded and refinished a number of times during it’s lifetime which means that you can achieve a new looking floor several times over, at only minimal cost.

It’s easy to maintain. When you choose wooden flooring, all you need to do is a regular vacuum and a light mopping with a damp mop.  In most cases, unless there is severe staining on your floor, you shouldn’t even need to use a detergent.

It’s good for your health. It’s a well-known fact that wood flooring is one of the preferred solutions for anyone who suffers from allergies or asthma.

There’s a colour to suit every interior. With natural wood flooring options now ranging from almost white to almost black, no matter what sort of look you’re hoping to achieve you’ll be able to find a floor to match and enhance your planned interior.

It can be used in every room in the house. Thanks to the development of engineered wood flooring, this flooring option can be used in every room in the house.  From bathrooms to kitchens, through to basements and attics, there truly is a wood flooring option for every room.

It adds value to your home. There have been various statistics reported, particularly during the recession, to suggest that wood flooring helps houses sell quicker and for a better price.  While this  alone isn’t a good reason to install wood flooring, it’s comforting to know that the investment you’re making now has a good chance of paying off the day you come to sell.

It can be changed as your tastes change. Wood flooring is one of the few flooring options that can be changed as your tastes change and develop.  With options to distress, paint or stain your floor, you can drastically change the look for only a very small investment.

It’s environmentally friendly. Generally speaking, wood flooring is an environmentally friendly option.  What you need to make sure of here is that you choose a flooring supplier who buys from responsibly managed forests.

 

Jonathan Sapir

Jonathan Sapir has over 17 years in the flooring industry. As an authority on flooring, he infuses his extensive knowledge and passion for quality products into every article. Jonathan's expertise helps readers make informed decisions for elegant and durable flooring solutions.