Which Kind of Wooden Flooring is Suitable For Your Needs

There are many reasons why you should install wooden flooring in your home and office - most important of which is that it stands the test of time. Before doing so you should understand what the different kinds of wooden flooring are and which is appropriate for which purpose. Choosing the right quality flooring for your home or property is vital. For example, you should install fine quality, highly polished timber flooring in places where people will see it often and where there is heavy traffic. This is because fine timber like teak, mahogany, beech, walnut and other hardwood look great and can take considerable wear and tear. The downside is that you cannot really afford to allow such a surface to get wet or even damp.

Wood floors retain their beauty with minimal care and grain patterns emerge with tones deepening over years, adding to the original exquisiteness. Finishes offered in wood choices today allow for regular cleaning by vacuuming or sweeping normally. Stains are far less common, as most spills can be easily mopped or wiped up without leaving behind any residue. Best of all is that wooden flooring in Cape Town is a particularly environment-friendly option. Wood flooring comes from a natural, renewable resource. Not only can more trees be grown to replace the floors, but your current floors can also be recycled one day. Hardwood floors do not collect allergens in the same way carpets do, making them an excellent option for those who struggle with indoor allergies.

For those where price can be a constraint you do have options like using engineered or laminated wood without sacrificing on looks and color options. They come in several different finishes such as satin lacquered, antique brushed matt and matt lacquered with others available. Decorative laminate was widely used in kitchen counter tops and furniture even decades ago in South Africa. This was really the origins and the beginning of what now is known as laminate flooring. Wood delivers clear, durable, scratch proof and smooth floor. Remember to seal the floor with transparent sealer after the paint has completely dried.