Hardwood- the best choice for your floors

Do you want something that will add to the value of your home? Does that add class and elegance to your floors? Something that will last for years and even decades to come? Then hardwood is your only option.

Hardwood flooring comes in two types: solid and engineered--the solid hardwood floors have the same thickness of planks throughout the flooring. They are pretty straightforward. On the other hand, the engineered hardwood floors are different. There is a veneer of the desired hardwood on top. Underneath is three pieces of wood that are fixed together with resin in a cross-hatch pattern. This adds stability to the floor. The pieces fit together in a click-and-lock way. Engineered hardwood can be installed in places where solid hardwood wouldn't be advisable, like basements. Basements tend to have a higher moisture content than usual so that a solid hardwood floor would warp quickly. Engineered hardwood can also be refinished one or two times before needing replacement.

With a solid hardwood floor, you have a wide selection of staining available. Usually, the sanding, sealing, and staining occurs at the job site. It can also happen at the factory. With engineered wood, you have fewer options for staining as it is done at the factory and shipped out to you. However, there is less time involved with engineered hardwood installation. With engineered hardwood, you can mix and match the wood for your floors.

How does it look? It looks amazing! Hardwood floors come in various species, colors, shapes, and styles, with the most popular species are cherry, oak, walnut, hickory, and maple. The overall look of a hardwood floor comes from the grain of the species of wood.