Wood Floor Installation: What to Look for & What to Avoid
Hardwood flooring bestows a home with natural beauty and warmth. It’s also a long-lasting option that with proper care, can last for a lifetime. When you acquire a home with a wooden floor installation that is in need of some tlc, you might be faced with a difficult decision of what to do. Is it better for you to opt for wood floor restoration, or go for a completely new wooden floor instead? Continue reading to learn about some important considerations you’ll need to think about before you choose wood floor installation.
Flooring Damage
Hardwood flooring can be damaged in a number of ways. One of the most serious forms of damage to hardwood flooring is water. Even if the floor is well-finished, water can cause a variety of issues, including:
- Buckling
- Cupping
- Stains
- Mould
When it comes to water damage, sometimes it can be impossible to fix due to how much the wood has deformed. Insect damage, dry rot, and wet rot are further forms of catastrophic damage that can ruin a hardwood floor. Wooden floors are susceptible to everyday wear and tear too, and inadequate maintenance might cause a floor to become tarnished, and / or its colour to be removed. Scratching and minor denting are very common over time, but generally this can be sanded out.
Degree of Damage
The amount of damage your flooring has sustained will also determine whether wood floor restoration is the best option. If the damage is mostly limited to a single room, for example, that’s where you can give it the most attention. Because colour-matching ancient wood takes a great deal of skill, this type of repair is often noticeable. A repair job is a suitable option for basic wear and tear, where the appearance of the finish is damaged, but not the wood itself.
Appearance & Finish
The look and feel of real hardwood is paramount for many homeowners. Many antique hardwood floors have been given a dark stain, whereas some hardwoods have grain patterns that are highly distinctive and tightly formed. Aesthetics such as these lend themselves more to traditional houses. If you don’t like the look and feel of your current hardwood floor, but would still love a wooden floor, replacing it may be the best option for you. If however, it’s just a question of changing the colour of the stain, wood floor installation may be used to remove the current stain and replace with a new one that’s more to your preference.
Experience & Expertise from Southern Cross Flooring
The installation process is key to a long-lasting, beautiful looking floor. To ensure longevity, securing timber flooring with glue or nails (or both), is crucial. Here are some advantages to fixing down a hardwood floor:
- Movement from temperature and humidity changes is reduced.
- A more comfortable and firm feeling underfoot.
- Prolonged lifespan.
Southern Cross Flooring offers high-quality installations, never compromising on quality, which means you can have total confidence in the quality of every wood floor installation they provide.
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