Hardwood flooring has been around for hundreds of years. It remains a popular flooring option for its natural beauty and long-lasting characteristics. Taylor Carpet One Floor & Home is your local hardwood flooring source in Huntsville, Ontario. Our flooring professionals can help you find the best hardwood floor for your home.
Hardwood flooring is a large investment. Just like any other flooring, hardwood comes in a variety of options. Choose from unusual species, finishes, and compositions that best suit you and your lifestyle. We also feature finished and unfinished plank options. Finished hardwood planks may limit your style choices but reduce installation time. Unfinished planks allow you to have more style and versatility, but the installation will take longer.
Hardwood flooring is available in distinctive styles. There are traditional styles, modern styles, and rustic weather-worn styles. These are further characterized by features such as:
In addition to style, there are distinct types of hardwood flooring available. Today, you can shop for solid or engineered hardwood flooring. Different hardwood options can vary by species like oak, hickory, or maple. Each wood option offers unique shades and character and features different strength levels and wear resistance. Your personal style can help you determine the type of hardwood you would want in your home.
Solid hardwood is the original hardwood option. Solid hardwood performs best when installed above or on grade. Solid planks feature a simple construction, with one single piece of wood. The planks are usually ¾ inches thick and include a tongue and groove for easy installation. Popular species include white oak, red oak, ash, maple, hickory, and more. One of the primary benefits of solid planks is that if they look worn and have lost their lustre, you can refinish them to make them look brand-new!
When it comes to how the planks are made, engineered hardwood is different from traditional solid hardwood. Multiple layers of genuine wood veneers are pressed together in a cross-grain form, helping to make the floors incredibly stable. It also helps prevent the planks from expanding and contracting with changes in humidity and moisture. Engineered and solid hardwood are available in the same types of species. Hickory, white oak, red oak, ash, and birch are examples of engineered hardwood species, so don’t worry about having limited options with engineered hardwood.
Humidity and moisture can cause serious damage to your hardwood floors. This is why it’s best to avoid high-moisture rooms and get a moisture test done to make sure your hardwood floors stand the best chance wherever you wish to install them. With our hot, humid summers and dry, cold winters you can face the problem of expansion and contraction. This can cause buckling, cupping, or shrinkage which means you’ll be spending even more money replacing them sooner than you would otherwise. Have no fear though, engineered hardwood flooring is equipped to handle moisture and humidity better than solid, so you can enjoy the look of hardwood in more rooms stress-free. Still, it’s best to avoid super moisture-prone rooms unless you choose one of our 100% waterproof hardwood options.
When you need quality hardwood flooring in Huntsville, ON, we’ve got you covered. At Taylor Carpet One Floor & Home, we offer only the best hardwood brands in the industry including exclusive brands you won’t find anywhere else. We also offer premium services such as hardwood installation and warranties. We have endless solid and hardwood flooring options so be sure to visit us and shop our selection or browse our hardwood selection online now!
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