Why hardwood is such an excellent flooring option

Homeowners want the best product for their flooring budget, and many times, the answer is hardwood flooring. Yes, it's a bit more than other materials, upfront, but over time it truly saves you money, thanks to a lifespan that can easily reach 100 years with proper maintenance.

If you’re wondering whether hardwood floors might be right for you, we want to give you more information so that you can make a well-educated decision regarding these materials. What’s more, you have lots of options for personalizing the flooring as well, which will always work to your benefit.

Making all the right hardwood flooring decisions

From the start, it's important to know that if you need flooring for basements or any other below-grade space, engineered hardwood flooring might be your best option. The solid variety does not fare well in areas with the kind of dampness, humidity, and temperature changes frequent in these spaces.

Solid hardwood offers you many options for personalization, including species variety, stain color options, and great finishes that can even work to hide scratches, scuffs, and water spots. In choosing a species, be sure you pick one that caters to the level of traffic that is average for your home. Give us a call if you'd like, we can always help you make that decision.

When it’s time to choose a stain color, you’ll find many more options available in unfinished wood materials. However, this option requires a much longer installation period and you’ll spend more time waiting to walk on the flooring after installation.

In prefinished materials, you’ll have less stain color options, but a quicker installation process. If you truly require more color options, it may be worth it to deal with a longer installation process. Be sure to speak with your flooring associate when you visit us. They can give you all the details to make the best decision.