Hardwood Flooring
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Marketing hypes now make it harder for homeowners to choose what type of floor should go where and what goes best with their homes. The first thing that you should consider before buying Dallas hardwood floors is the type of flooring. Flooring typically comes in three types the first being solid or solid hardwood products. The second is engineered or wooden floors made up of various layers in its construction. It is constructed in a way that allows the grains to alternate in direction making them more stable and are able to be installed where solid wood products cannot. The last type is acrylic impregnated where, because of the injected acrylic substance injected in the wood, makes this type of flooring very durable and the perfect choice for high traffic areas.
Generally speaking, there are three types of styles for Dallas wood floors, the first type is the strip. This wood flooring is installed by means of the “snap and lock”. This works for both the solid and engineered flooring and may either be installed un or prefinished. The next type of wood is the plank. Planks are similar to the strip but the difference lies in the width since planks tend to be wider and may reach 12 to 14 inches. The last and probably the type with the most personality is the parquet. Parquets are pieces of wood floor that create a geometric pattern or figure when assembled and put together.
The location of your wood floors also determine what type or style of wood to get. For example, If you are looking to add wood flooring in your foyer, custom designs such as accents and painted designs are popular. Mats must also be provided to avoid wear on your floor. White or bleached floors on the other hand do not work well in kitchens because kitchens are usually one of the areas in the home that generate most traffic. If you do choose to use wood floors in your kitchen, make sure that your wood floors are sanded lightly and should be recoated when needed. It is also advisable to use finished wood in this area. Bathrooms that receive daily use do not sit well with wood floors because of the continued moisture exposure. For guest bathrooms, it is advisable to use carpets in order to reduce wear and water must always be wiped up right away. Wood floors are perfect for living and dining room areas that are made for formal occassions as there are design considerations that match the homeowner’s furniture. Dark colors are preferred in more formal settings but note that darker floors make the rooms look smaller and maintenance considerations increase. Because bedrooms and home offices are usually furnished with carpets and rugs, wood floors last longer in these areas. Office settings tend to fit with darker wood finishes while floor finishes in bedrooms depend on the overall theme of the bedroom. In these areas, because of the constant movement of furniture, it is advisable to place carpets or rugs directly underneath the furniture to avoid scratching.