Have you ever wondered why you should install wood flooring? There are many benefits to wood flooring, broadly categorised in value & character, affordability, cleanliness & easy maintenance, ecological & green, healthy & hygienic and variety & choice. Let’s take a more detailed look.
Value and Character
- Installing wood flooring will make your home warm and beautiful and it will add value to the price
- The décor of your room will be enhanced
- Your home will be easier to sell should you wish to put it on the market and you will be able to have a higher asking price
Affordability
Wood floors may not be the cheapest to buy, but it will last longer than any other flooring, making it cheaper over time. Furthermore, although perhaps more expensive than carpet and certainly than lino, it isn’t exactly unaffordable either.
Cleanliness and Easy Maintenance
- Because of new technology, wood stains and wood finishes are designed so that they need almost no vacuuming or sweeping
- Most wood flooring manufacturers also sell fantastic cleaning products specifically designed for your wood to assist in keeping it looking good
Ecological and Green
- Wood is a green, ecological, recyclable and renewable resource. Do make sure, however, that the manufacturer is committed to fighting deforestation
- The majority of wood used in floors actually comes from barns, old shops and warehouses
Healthy and Hygienic
- Having a wooden floor means having less dust, nor will there be other harmful allergens
- It is now widely accepted and scientifically proven that a wooden floor makes for a healthier home
Variety and Choice
- There are thousands of fashions and styles available, such as exotic bamboo, rustic pine, traditional oak, trendy wenge and so on.
- Most styles of flooring also come in various different colours
- Different species of wood offer different types of textures