Don’t Forget the Details When Choosing Hardwood Flooring

When homeowners decide to install hardwood floors to their homes, they often focus on price and color. While these two aspects are important, several other components play a key role in whether your choice will look good. Pay attention to all of these details when selecting hardwood flooring for your home in Toronto, Montreal, Halifax or anywhere else.

Species of Wood

One of the first choices to make is which species of wood you want. Even if you have a particular species in mind, you may end up with a dozen choices. You can start out narrowing it down by domestic or exotic wood, which will impact your budget. Some species can tolerate humidity better while other species may be preferred with radiant heating or other features.

Grade

The grade of wood tells you the quality of it. Some species may come with multiple grades while others have none. It is often an indication of how many flaws or marks are on the wood.

Cut of the Wood

The cut has a major impact on moisture tolerance. There are three cuts, which include standard, quartered and riftsawn. These cuts refer to the angle the saw goes into the wood. Quartersawn is a harder wood, and it’s ideal for rooms which will have more moisture.

Pattern

This tells you what direction the floor will be laid, with the most common being plank or strips. Parquet is another type with many design options. The pattern is a big part of how your floor will look when it’s finished, so make sure you understand your options.

Dimensions

You’ll want to have the width and length of the floor measured and consider the thickness. These numbers could impact your floor because not all products are ideal for every type of installation.

Color

Color is one of the most important aspects of choosing a hardwood floor. You want something you like, but you also must consider how it will look with the rest of the design. For example, small rooms are better suited to light wood while dark tones bring a coziness to large rooms. You’ll also have to factor in how it matches with other wood products in the room, such as a dining room table or cabinet. Every board will not be the exact same shade because the boards come from different trees. You can ask for a

sample to look at and even take home and see how it matches up with your room.

With so many factors to consider, you may want to hire a designer to look at your home and help you decide which woods are best suited for your home. Remember that hardwood flooring is a major investment and you want to enjoy your final choice for many years to come. Don’t rush into a decision until you feel confident you have made the right one. The perfect wood floor will make you feel at home and welcome all of your guests into your home.

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Canada's premier hardwood flooring store. Proudly selling Hardwood Flooring in Toronto since 1977. We have hardwood, laminates, engineered, and exotic flooring; we also provide hardwood flooring ins