Wood flooring is one of man’s oldest and most durable building materials to create attractive, warm, and comfortable floors.
There are many types of wood flooring in various styles and finishes. These include floating floors that can be installed in minutes without glue or nails, engineered wood floors that have multiple layers with a thick hardwood veneer on top, parquet designs featuring tongue-and-groove construction for a traditional look but easier installation than solid plank flooring (which will be discussed next), and solid planks which tend to be the most expensive due to the difficulty of manufacturing them.
Installation is typically easy, especially if you are using a floating floor. Floating floors can be installed directly over most existing hard surfaces such as concrete, ceramic tile, or vinyl, provided the surface is level and free of debris and dust. Solid plank and engineered wood flooring in Baton Rouge, LA may require a plywood subfloor to provide installation stable and level surface.
One of the benefits of wood flooring is that it is a renewable resource. Wood comes from trees that can be replanted and harvested repeatedly, unlike some other building materials such as stone or concrete.
Wood flooring is also an environmentally-friendly choice. It does not produce harmful toxins such as those released from carpeting, and it helps to control indoor air quality by not trapping odors.
Wood flooring can also help to reduce allergens in your home. Solid wood flooring is naturally resistant to moisture and decay, so it does not provide an ideal environment for dust mites. Wood floors are easier to keep clean than carpeting since they only need the occasional sweeping or vacuuming. Many people say that sleeping on a solid wood floor can be very comfortable, although you place unique mats under the bed if necessary.
Additionally, each tree species has different characteristics such as color variation and hardness, all of which offer distinctive character for other rooms in your home. So you have the freedom to choose the type of wood best suited to your particular lifestyle and decorating preferences.
Wood flooring is beautiful and can be very stylish, warm, and inviting, but it requires some maintenance to keep it looking its best over the years. Depending on the type of wood flooring you have installed, you will need to take proper care of the finish by occasionally refinishing or waxing your floors. Solid plank floors may need refinishing more often than engineered or parquet styles protected under a thick veneer.