Solid wood flooring are made from solid wood instead of layers of wood that have been bonded together. Each solid wood floor plank consists of one piece of hardwood, typically ¾ of an inch thick. The wood itself can be a variety of species, from oak to maple, cherry, bamboo, walnut, ash, mahogany and others. Each offers its own unique look, as do the various finishes 50 Floor makes available for you.
What are Wooden Floors?
Wooden floors come in many different varieties, including Solid hardwood – the most popular and common choice; solid hardwood is available in domestic and exotic species. Engineered wood – engineered wood consists of three layers: two outer layers consisting of veneers (thin slices) with an inner layer usually made up of plywood but can also be medium-density fiberboard or other types such as particleboard, MDF, etc.
The Benefits of Solid Wood Flooring
1. Enhance the Look of Your Home
Wood floors not only add a touch of elegance to your home, but also a bit of warmth. Many homeowners believe that having hardwood floors even makes the space look bigger. Whether it makes your home feel more inviting depends on the rest of your décor, but it’s an easy way to make a great first impression.
2. Enhances The Overall Look Your Home
Solid hardwood flooring can effortlessly add elegance and warmth to your home. It’s also believed solid hardwood flooring can make your home look wider and bigger. Thus, this type of flooring is recommended for small spaces like apartments or rooms and if you’re looking for a way to add visual wideness to your area. Remember, your flooring is one of the factors that create the first impression about your home.
3. Durable and Long-Lasting Solid Wood Floor
Even the most expensive and luxurious flooring will not last forever. But solid wood has a much longer lifespan than other wooden floors, making it more durable overall. This is because it’s made from one continuous piece instead of layers or strips glued together like laminate.
Solid wood can even outlast your home itself if properly maintained over time as this type of hardwood resists dents, scratches, water damage, and stains better than many others – including engineered woods.
4. Increases Your Home’s Value
Aside from your home’s wall paintings, roof replacements, and outdoor curb appeal, your solid hardwood flooring can also add a significant value to your home. That’s why one of the qualities homebuyers look for when searching for a new home is flooring. That’s why homebuyers are said to avoid buying houses with carpet flooring, especially the used ones. Carper flooring might trigger allergy symptoms of some prospective buyers.
It’s definitely a plus point for a home to have a wood flooring. In fact, solid hardwood flooring might help you in selling your house a lot quicker.
5. Better Air Quality
Unlike carpet, hardwood floors do not trap dust, animal dander, pollen, particulate matter or other common allergens. This means that it’s significantly easier to improve your indoor air quality. Wood floors are often a must for allergy sufferers.
Why are wood floors better than tile or laminate in terms of air quality? Even though tile and laminate do not have the fibers that carpet has, they still have grout lines and an embossing. These grout lines and embossing are a great place for dust and other allergens to settle.
