As you probably know, hardwood flooring is one of the best flooring options on the market. Their awesome quality makes them a worthy investment even though the upfront payment is a bit pricey - but because the initial cost can be a deal-breaker, it is totally normal you question whether a hardwood floor is totally essential and suitable for your place. For this reason, we have answered the most common questions you will ask yourself when considering a solid wood floor.

What Kind Of Lifestyle Do You Have?

You need to consider whether you spend lots of time outside or if you actually spend most of your time at your home. Equally, you should consider if it is just you and your partner at home, or whether you have a family with small kids. Those things are important because they will influence the level of traffic your floor receives - the more traffic it has, the more likely it is to become scratched. However, hardwood in general is very durable and can resist heavy footfall.

How Is Your Subfloor

 The conditions of your subfloor are important if you want to install a hardwood floor. Because wood is a natural material, it can react to some factors. One of them is the heat; a change in temperature can make the wood expand and contract and damage the boards. You will also experience the same problems with moisture, so you need to control the level of moisture that comes from the subfloor with an damp proof membrane, which is present in most underlays. If you have underfloor heating however, you will need a complete alternative to real wood. A good alternative can be engineered wood, which uses a water and heat resistant plywood base.

Do You Plan To Do Another Home Makeover?

 Are you someone who looks for a timeless look, or do you plan to change from time to time,  following trends? Wood flooring is perfect when you are looking for something timeless, as it never goes out of fashion, and of course if you don’t want to change your floor, you wont have to - wood floors that are correctly maintained last more than a lifetime. If you are a fan of doing makeovers, you’ll be pleased to know that any hardwood shade and species can easily match with whatever décor you like. You can even sand and refinish the floor for a new look that suits changing needs. However, if you prefer to makeover your home by changing the floor, then is more economical to choose vinyl or laminate, which are much easier to install, much cheaper, and sometimes more interesting due to their variety.

What Are Your Future Plans For Your House?

Are you planning to stay a long time? Or do you plan to sell your home at some point? What about renting? In the first two cases, you need a quality floor that resists time– and we said it before - wood flooring’s main advantage is its long lifespan! If you instead plan to sell at some point, you need to know that a wood floor dramatically increases the value of your house. This is another reason a wood floor is a great long term investment. However, if you plan on renting out your home to others, you might prefer something you know you can replace for less, as it would be inconvenient to spend lots of money just to replace the floor for the next tenant.

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