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This question always comes to mind when we are in the process of creating or renovating our dream home: “Which type of wood flooring is the best?”
The best wood flooring depends on several factors, including your preferences, budget, location and specific needs. Different types of wood flooring have their own advantages and considerations.
Here are a few popular options and their characteristics to help you make a decision:
Solid Hardwood Flooring:
Advantages: Classic and timeless look, can be refinished multiple times, adds value to your home.
Consideration: Susceptible to moisture and temperature changes, may not be suitable for below-grade areas.
Engineered Wood Flooring:
Advantages: More stable than solid hardwood, suitable for various environments including basements, can be sanded and refinished (depending on top layer thickness).
Considerations: Quality can vary, may have limitations on refinishing, can be more expensive than some other options.
Laminate Wood Flooring:
Advantages: Budget-friendly, highly durable, easy to clean, wide range of styles and finishes.
Considerations: it doesn’t offer the same authenticity as real wood, may not add as much value to your home, and it can’t be refinished.
Reclaimed Wood Flooring:
Advantages: Unique and rustic appearance, environmentally friendly (recycling old wood), may add character and history to your space.
Considerations: Limited availability, potential for higher costs, may require more maintenance.
Bamboo Wood Flooring:
Advantages: Sustainable and eco-friendly (fast-growing bamboo), sleek and modern appearance, durable and resistant to moisture, easy maintenance.
Considerations: Limited color options compared to hardwood, may not achieve the same rustic look, quality can vary depending on the manufacturer.
Ultimately, the best wood flooring depends on your personal preferences, the specific room or area where you plan to install it and your budget and willingness to maintain and care for the flooring.
View our wood flooring selections here:
Visit our Showroom and Design Center to see and feel the different types of wood flooring in person. Let us guide you through the process to provide valuable insights based on your individual circumstances. Our In-house sales designers are available to assist you with your design needs!
Our Design Center is at 1514 W 400 S Orem, Utah.
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