Hardwood floors provide beauty and durability that last decades of use, yet remain easy to care for and resistant to moisture – perfect features for busy households with children or pets!
Solid hardwood can be refinished multiple times to restore its initial shine, making it an excellent choice for rooms without high humidity levels.
Durability
Hardwood floors are renowned for their durability and longevity. More so than other types of flooring such as carpet, they can often be refinished multiple times during their lifespan and last even longer!
Maintaining hardwood floors is also simple: regular sweeping and vacuuming remove dirt, dust, and debris, while quick wipe-up of spills or splashes is all it takes to avoid staining. Protective pads on furniture legs help minimize scratches and dents while humidity levels between 35%-55% will help avoid warping of wooden planks during heating seasons.
Many homeowners discover that having hardwood floors raises their home’s resale value and is highly desired by prospective buyers. Many homebuyers also prefer replacing carpeting with wood, which helps eliminate allergens found in someone else’s used carpeting and is eco-friendly and sustainable since many hardwood options come from responsibly managed forests.
Easy to Clean
Hardwood floors add charm and value to any home, and are easy to care for as long as proper steps are taken for their maintenance. Vacuuming or sweeping regularly to remove dirt, dust, pet hair and debris. Disposable electrostatic cloths designed specifically for wood surfaces may also be available at local grocery or hardware stores.
Paint splatters and drips on hardwood can be easily removed using a solution of water and dishwashing liquid applied with a cloth until the paint dissolves, and wiping off any leftover residue with a dry cloth. Placing area rugs at every entry door also helps prevent dirt from tracking into your hardwood floors and marring their appearance.
Repair scratches and gouges in your hardwood floors by applying some matching wood stain directly onto the area that needs repair, wiping it off after applying, and then brushing on a coat of polyurethane to restore their shine.
Aesthetically Pleasing
People choose hardwood flooring because it adds aesthetic value and elegance to their homes. Furthermore, its versatility complements all styles of decor.
Hardwood flooring remains an iconic choice that adds real resale value. Homebuyers love hardwood’s appealing features that boost its resale value when purchasing their dream home.
Hardwood floors make an excellent alternative to carpet, which traps dirt and pet dander in its fibers, for those living with allergies. Their smooth surfaces are easier to sweep and vacuum over carpeted spaces while adding warmth and coziness than cold tiled spaces.
Solid wood flooring can be refinished multiple times for unmatched durability. Engineered hardwood consists of real wood veneers pressed to a plywood core to enhance stability over time; creating an immaculate look comparable to solid hardwood but at an affordable cost; it also resists water damage more effectively than its counterpart.
Resilience
Hardwood floors stand up better against heavy foot traffic and impacts than their linoleum or vinyl counterparts, resisting dent marks and scratches as well. Their resilience makes them ideal for busy households.
Hardwood flooring makes an excellent acoustic insulator and makes an excellent choice for homes with children and pets, thanks to its low moisture content, lack of allergens (including pet dander and dandruff), low moisture levels and improved indoor air quality.
Resilient materials offer an array of color and pattern choices, many resembling natural material looks. Sheet vinyl and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) are popular resilient options as they combine the functionality of traditional vinyl with added durability and stain resistance, while others such as linoleum, cork, rubber can all offer sustainable options with reduced VOC emissions from production processes. Recycled content may help lower emissions.
