Hardwood floor offers many well-known advantages -Calgary, Okotoks and area
Hardwood flooring has been used in building interiors for centuries. In olden days, there were very less machineries to make the wood suitable for flooring and expert craftsmen laboured for years on the same floor, meticulously cutting each intricate inlay or pattern by hand. Because of the skilful labour work engaged in the preparation of the wood and its long term maintenance, hardwood floor was only seen with the elite and the wealthiest people in the world.
Many people have the tendency of overlooking hardwood flooring because it’s initially more expensive than carpeting and linoleum.
Nothing beats the classic and timeless look like hardwood flooring. But before you do that, understand the pros and cons of using this.
Good quality hardwood floors can last for decades in comparison to replacing carpeting every 5 years due to stains and holes. Hardwood floors with minimal care tend to look better with age.
Hardwood flooring is more hygienic. Not only is the indoor air quality better with wood, it doesn’t harbor as many parasites as carpets do. These allergen producing, dust mites, fleas can play havoc with allergy sufferers. Hardwood floorings organic origin and non-electromagnetic nature tends to attract lesser dust saving one from discomfort.
Hardwood floors are easier to clean. A simple vacuum or brush keeps the hardwood floors looking great.
Not only are hardwood floors easier to clean and hygienic, they do not hold on to bad odor from animals or when something is spilt. The aroma of polished hardwood floors is a warm and leaves us feeling delighted.
After a few years of wear and tear, scratches and damages, a simple sand and seal will bring hardwood floors back to new again. This is cost effective when compared to refitting a new carpet.
One of the greatest advantages to solid hardwood flooring that many people tend to overlook is the timeless and classic appeal that wood has. Color and designs on tiled flooring, carpets and linoleum go in and out of fashion, but with age, woods appeal only increases.
Years before, wood was considered for only the very wealthy. Today, with the use of many technologies that are available, we are able to produce cheaper flooring and this has made is accessible to everyone.
Though tile flooring and stone are as cost effective and easy to maintain, they don’t have the same feel as hardwood flooring. The warmth and coziness of wood can make any space feel more inviting.
Solid hardwood floors age beautifully over time and retain their character for decades. It is said that the value of your home would increase and be of high significance if the flooring used were wooden. Real estate agents even claim that homes with solid wooden flooring sell twice as fast compared to houses with other flooring. Serving Calgary, Okotoks, High River, Priddis, Heritage Pointe, Nanton and area.
To sum it up, the array of advantages that solid hardwood flooring have when compared to other flooring is high. It may cost a little more initially, but in the long run they are more economical and have a high value with age.
For more info about hardwood flooring, hardwood floor installation, refinishing contact Advantage Hardwood at 403 995 9779 .(Calgary, Okotoks, High River, Nanton, Priddis, Bragg Creek..)
