When considering putting any type of flooring in your house, its important to consider the pros and cons each type of flooring. For Hardwood Flooring, there are many pros and cons to consider, for example, hardwood floors can work in many types of rooms. This blog will go over some of the pros and cons related to Hardwood Flooring, and will give you more to consider about Hardwood Flooring.
Pros of Hardwood Flooring
Durability
One of the main reasons that drives people to purchase Hardwood Flooring, is its durability. Hardwood has the ability to be refinished and sanded down to give the hardwood a new fresh look. Having the ability to refinish the flooring can save you thousands of dollars, instead of having to install new floors, you can just give them a new, refreshed looked.
Hardwood Flooring is Easy to Maintain
Having floors that are low maintenance can be a large selling point for many people. Hardwood floors require very little maintenance, however they do need to be cleaned regularly like most floors. If you are able to sweep, vacuum, and mop regularly, the floors will hold their integrity and increase their life span. Interested in learning more about how to properly clean hardwood? Learn more here.
Endless Styles
If you are picky when it comes to your flooring, one of the many pros to hardwood is that they have endless options. There are many different natural wood options, that create various different styles and looks for your flooring. If you want to see some of the options we have for hardwood, make sure you come by our showroom to see the endless options!
Cons of Hardwood Flooring
Discoloration
If in direct sunlight, some types of hardwood can start to become discolored. Because of this, you may have to refinish your flooring early than you would like
Water Damage
One of the common complaints about hardwood is if water is left on hardwood for to long, it can damage the flooring and cause it to start peeling or become worn out. So if you experience flooding in a specific room, or have pets that are constantly spilling water in areas from their water bowl, you may not want to put hardwood in those rooms.
Interested in learning more about the Pros and Cons of Hardwood? Call or visit our storefront where a team member can walk you through the different options, and determine what’s best for you and your project.