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- After kids go back to school, homeowners finally have time to
complete remodeling projects. This makes autumn a popular time for
home improvements. In fact, home improvement activity is expected to
peak in the final three months of 2014, according to the Leading
Indicator of Remodeling Activity developed by the Joint Center for
Housing Studies of Harvard University.
Installing
hardwood flooring is one of the most popular renovation projects.
Homeowners desire hardwood floors for many reasons. They’re durable
and can withstand the wear and tear of playful kids and pets. They
retain a classic, natural look and feel, adding to a home’s
elegance. Plus, hardwood floors are simple to clean and maintain.
Since
a floor is a key design element, it’s important to make sure the
right one is selected based on its location and the homeowner’s
lifestyle and personal preference. With the wide variety of flooring
types, choosing the right floor for a space can be overwhelming.
These key tips will help homeowners find and install the perfect
hardwood floor.
Location,
location, location
Where
the flooring will be installed is an important consideration to
ensure the floor will retain its beauty for generations. If on or
above ground level, there are a wide variety of options available,
from solid hardwood to bamboo varieties. For below-ground-level
installations, such as basements, it’s important to choose a
flooring type – such as engineered hardwood – that can withstand
moisture.
Suit
your lifestyle
If
the hardwood floor will be in a well-traveled part of a home, or
serve as ground zero for active kids and pets, it’s best to choose
a wood variety that is at least as hard as red oak, as this is the
industry benchmark for comparing the relative hardness of wood
species. Viewing how floors compare on this scale and considering
lifestyle attributes will help determine the flooring that’s right
for a room. In addition, there are other flooring varieties to
consider such as cork, laminate and vinyl for those who want the most
durable hardwood alternative.
Color
your home with style
Various
hardwood floor hues and finishes can complete the look of a room or
set the foundation for a room’s design, so it’s important to base
color and species on personal preference. Somerset Hardwood Flooring,
for example, is a premier line of hardwood flooring that offers a
range of colors and finishes.
For
help choosing the hardwood floor that's right for you, call InteriorSurfaces at 614.761.7856 and make an appointment to meet
with any of our staff at 4353 H Tuller Road, Dublin, OH 43017.
