The Benefits of Wood Flooring
It’s no secret that we love wood flooring. The benefits of wood flooring, solid, engineered or parquet are endless and as it’s our specialty, we can safely say it’s a great option for your home. It’s easy to see why wood flooring is so popular with homeowners at the moment when you see the effects it can have on a room and the positives it brings to your space. So, let’s explore the benefits of wood flooring...
1. Wood Flooring is Beautiful!
You can’t deny that wood flooring is a classic and stunning choice. It’s mostly chosen to create a luxurious effect in your space; we can guarantee that your guests will be impressed by your beautiful new wood floors! With all the flashy technology of the modern age, many of us long for something from a bygone era and wood is a traditional choice that’s been used for floors for hundreds of years. It’s so desirable that materials such as laminate and Luxury Vinyl Tiles are often designed to replicate its gorgeous authentic surface.
2. Durability
Don’t be put off by wood flooring’s price tag. Although initially this flooring type can seem slightly pricier than artificial alternatives, the strong and durable nature of wood flooring means that it pays for itself over time. The way wood flooring stands up to wear and tear is one of its major benefits and it means you’ll need to replace and refresh your flooring less frequently.
3. Energy Efficiency
You might think of wood as cold and less insulating than carpet, but in reality that couldn’t be further from the truth. One of the surprising benefits of wood flooring is that it does a great job of trapping heat, helping to keep your home warm long after the radiator’s been switched off. As a result, installing wood flooring could actually make your home more energy efficient and slash the cost of your energy bills. This is a particular benefit of engineered wood flooring. The construction of engineered flooring panels effectively traps heat, allowing your home to stay warmer for longer.
Painswick Delicate Engineered Oak
4. Adding Value to Your Home
You might be surprised to hear that installing wood flooring could increase the value of your home. While carpets reigned supreme in UK homes for years, today’s homeowners are more inclined to opt for solid or engineered wood flooring. The popularity of wood flooring is likely thanks to its timeless appeal, but its longevity can’t be forgotten either. As well as its stunning beauty, wood flooring boasts a much longer lifespan than cheaper alternatives such as laminate. This makes it an attractive choice for a potential buyer and therefore may increase the saleability of your home.
5. Underfloor Heating
Engineered wood flooring has its pros and cons, but you can’t argue with its underfloor heating compatibility which ensures your home stays cosy throughout chilly British winters. Engineered floors are made up of multiple layers of wood which means they cope well with fluctuating temperatures, unlike solid wood flooring. It’s likely this is why many people choose engineered wood flooring when renovating their homes.
Thorpe Ranch Solid Oak Herringbone
6. Plenty of Options
Following on from the discussion of wood flooring’s pleasing appearance, you’re certainly not restricted to one look either. Wood flooring has a variety of finishes, grades and colours to choose from, so you can create the exact look you want! First off, you’ll need to choose between engineered and solid wood. If you’re a fan of a rustic interior, then wood with lots of natural imperfections in a distressed or hand-scraped finish would suit perfectly. However, if you prefer something a little more clean-cut, then oak with minimal knots would work perfectly to create a contemporary interior.
7. Versatile
One of the biggest benefits of wood flooring is that it goes with any style interior and isn’t restricted to one use. For example, you might choose to lay a wood floor in the spare room, but, if in 10 years time you decide to turn it into a home office, it’ll still look just as good. What’s more, you’ll struggle to find any furniture and furnishings that’ll clash with wood flooring – it really is extremely versatile!
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8. Easy Maintenance
Whereas carpets provide a haven for dust mites which can trigger allergies, one of the benefits of wood flooring is it doesn’t harbour any extra dirt or debris. Keeping your wood flooring clean is easy; you can vacuum, sweep, mop, whatever you find easiest! Just be sure to keep an eye on the vacuum attachments and chemicals you’re using. Our wood flooring is resistant to scratches, stains and water but you should still read the customer care package with your product to get the most from it.
9. Sanded Down and Refinished
Although wood flooring is incredibly durable, damage can occur. Luckily, one of the benefits of both solid and engineered wood flooring is you can sand it down and refinish it multiple times to remove any scratches or stains. The number of times you can sand your floor will depend on its thickness and wear layer. This normally shouldn’t need to be done for the first 15 - 20 years though, so you can only imagine how long these fantastic floors can last!
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The images feature our: Elgin Rural Oak (EO4018) and La Roche Manor Engineered Oak (VER102).