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Pro’s and Con’s of Hardwood Floors | Part One

June 5, 2019 By creatingyourspace 5 Comments

Hardwood flooring is a timeless home improvement that enhances your space with an authentic, awe-inspiring look. While many homeowners love the look of hardwood floors, it is not practical in every application. Hardwood floors offer many benefits to the home, yet knowing when and where to install them will help you create your space. Explore the pros and cons of hardwood floors and decide for yourself if they are best for your home!

PRO’S

Aesthetics

The first pro is no surprise. Hardwood floors have been around for centuries for a reason: they are simply beautiful. Apart from being gorgeous to look at, they are an excellent investment. In fact, hardwood floors can also raise the real estate value of your home.

Low Maintenance

Hardwood floors are extremely low maintenance. They are more stain resilient than carpet or untreated tiles. While carpet imbeds dirt, dust, and debris, hardwood can be easily cleaned by simply sweeping the surface with a swifter or broom.

Longevity

Hardwood can last for an extremely long time. While it may be an expensive investment at first, in the long run, it is a high-quality flooring solution worth the venture. Hardwood floors can be sanded and refinished several times to make your flooring look brand new.

Enhanced Air Quality

Consider how much of a nuisance it can be for dust to get trapped between your carpet fibers. If you or your children are allergy sensitive, you may want to stray away from carpet. Dust, pet allergens, and pollen love settling in on the surface of your flooring. Even tile grout lines can create a home for these unwanted nuisances. Hardwood flooring ensures an easy to clean surface to remove these and create a high-quality air environment in your home.

Ultimately, hardwood floors are excellent for homes. They flow with virtually any design theme and enhance your home’s overall aesthetics. Make sure you carefully explore some competitive options like LVP or Tile to really make sure your floor is tailored for what is best suited for your home. From engineered to solid hardwood or oak to maple, discovering which floor is best is up to you. Ask your sales representative if hardwood will work for you and what the best hardwood floor brand is for your application. If so, you will not be disappointed with this timeless home remedy.

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Comments

  1. Luke says

    July 21, 2019 at 8:07 am

    Great article! You can also consider concrete or epoxy flooring.

    Reply
  2. William clark says

    September 25, 2020 at 8:39 am

    Really appreciate your hard work.Thanks alot for sharing. really good article. Learned a lot of new things about wooden flooring.

    Reply
  3. concrete patio says

    September 26, 2020 at 1:56 am

    Can you tell me mora about hardwood flooring and how much it will cost? any estimate?

    Reply
    • creatingyourspace says

      October 7, 2020 at 1:31 pm

      Hi! Thanks for your question. Can you tell us where you are located and we can connect you with someone who can give you pricing in your area?

      Reply
  4. Josh says

    April 27, 2021 at 5:36 pm

    I’ve never liked using carpet, it always gets messy and it’s a lot more difficult to maintain. Hardwood flooring is a lot more viable! Great article by the way! I enjoyed it.

    Reply

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