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General Contractors Guide to Best Wood Floor Options
Is your wooden floor at home or the office warping cracked or stained? Sterling Park Properties general contracting company is available to install a new floor to make your world a better, more hygienic place to live and work. CEO Emmanuel A. Baptiste says that “when I’m educating property owners on making the best wood floor choices, there are several factors to consider, including aesthetics, durability, maintenance, and cost.”
Is your wooden floor at home or the office warping cracked or stained? Sterling Park Properties general contracting company is available to install a new floor to make your world a better, more hygienic place to live and work. CEO Emmanuel A. Baptiste says that “when I’m educating property owners on making the best wood floor choices, there are several factors to consider, including aesthetics, durability, maintenance, and cost.”
Here is Emmanuel’s detailed guide to help you make an informed decision on best wood flooring options for your living space:
1. Solid Hardwood Floors are made from a single piece of wood, typically 3/4 inch thick. The pros are that these installations are long-lasting, can be refinished multiple times, and we feel adds excellent value to your home. The negatives are that true wood is prone to moisture damage, can be expensive, and as the wood is harder to install, it most certainly requires an expert team of floor installers.
2. Engineered Hardwood Flooring is composed of a top layer of real hardwood veneer bonded to multiple layers of plywood or high-density fiberboard. The pros with this selection is that the material is more resistant to moisture and temperature changes, can be installed over concrete, and is generally less expensive than solid hardwood. However, keep in mind that your finishing options are more limited, and can be less durable than solid hardwood.
3. Laminate Wood Flooring is made from composite wood that is pressed together at elevated temperatures, with a photographic image of wood on top and a clear protective layer. Always a good option due to being exceptionally durable, scratch-resistant, easy to install and maintain, and budget-friendly. But laminate wood flooring lowers your resale value on the home, cannot be refinished, and watch out, as laminate is known to be slippery.
4. Bamboo Flooring is the crème de la crème of sustainable living options, if you choose to tread lightly on planet. Bamboo is a type of grass which grows amazingly fast and requires little water. Highly durable, this eco-friendly option is resistant to moisture, and has the most striking, modern style and look. There are no real cons to choosing bamboo flooring, unless one notes that bamboo flooring is inconsistent in quality and color selections are limited.
2. Design and Layout - Choose a cohesive style that reflects your taste, whether it’s modern, rustic, traditional, or eclectic. Optimize the layout to improve traffic flow and functionality. Consider open floor plans for a more spacious feel.
Emmanuel smiles saying, “by considering these flooring factors, you will create a beautiful, functional, and durable living space that meets your budget allocation.”
When you are ready to renovate and plan for a new living space, Sterling Park Properties general contracting is here for you.