Once you’ve chosen to install hardwood floors in your home, your decisions have just begun.  Now you will need to choose the type and appearance of your hardwood floors.  Do you want a flowing parallel look or are you more the patterned type?  Do you want the real deal or simply the look of true wood?  Whatever you’re looking for, here is a quick guide to help you navigate the world of hardwood floors.

Solid wood flooring:  Just like it sounds, this is wood, wood, and wood.  Solid wood flooring is available in both pre-finished (sanded and finished before installation) and unfinished state (sanded and finished after installation).  The three main categories for solid wood flooring include:

Strip flooring has a limited number of widths available. If you are looking for a narrower beam of solid hardwood, than strip flooring is for you.

Plank flooring, unlike strip flooring, is available in a wide variety of widths.  If you are seeking the parallel look of a hardwood floor, but want a wider beam, you should consider plank flooring.

Parquet flooring is typically used when a customer wants geometrical patterns in their flooring, rather than straight lines.

Engineered Wood Flooring has the look of wood with the durability of laminate flooring.  If you want the appearance of authentic wood without all the fuss, you might want to try engineered wood floors. [Read more…]

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