How To Choose The Right Type Of Wood For Your Floor

There are many beautiful types of wood to choose from when installing a hardwood floor. However, once your floor has been installed, you will be living with it for a long time. It's important to make sure that you're happy with your hardwood floor by choosing the right type of wood. 

Wood Durability

Some households simply need a stronger type of hardwood floor, such as maple. If you are often hosting parties or if you have children or pets, a softer wood will wear out more quickly. A softer wood might also develop scratches that may look terrible. However, if you choose a hardwood floor with a lighter color, this will hide scratches better.

The Beauty of Your Hardwood Floor

You might still prefer a darker wood simply because you think it looks beautiful. A hardwood floor can make your home look beautiful, colorful, elegant, or warm. Because wood is a natural resource that has been used for generations, a hardwood floor looks great in most homes and will give a home a classy look.

Aesthetics and Your Budget

If you are having a hard time deciding what type of wood species to use, oak is a very popular option. It is easy to find and is considered to be very attractive. However, you might find that the oak color isn't rich and warm enough. If this is the case, you might want to instead consider:

• Walnut
• Ash
• Bamboo
• Mahogany

 More exotic options can give your home a more unique look. However, you might consider them to also be too expensive. If you are more concerned about your budget, you may be able to find reclaimed hardwood flooring.

Wood Flooring Services

Once you have selected the right type of hardwood floor, it's time to hire wood flooring services to install it. While you could install your wood floor yourself, there are several obstacles you might run into while doing so.

For example, you might not adequately prepare the subfloor for the installation or you might not measure the layout properly. These types of mistakes can be very costly and it makes more sense to spend money to hire a wood flooring service.

The Longevity of Hardwood Floors

Even though hardwood flooring can sometimes become damaged, it is highly durable overall and can last a long time. Therefore, it's a great addition to your home and will look great for a long time with proper maintenance.