5 Important Things to Consider while Installing Hardwood Flooring

There are many benefits of installing hardwood floors such as beautiful living environment, solid investment and time elegance, if you ever decide to sell your house. If you want to attain the maximum value of your investment, here are five important things to consider:

1.      Style of your home:

When updating your home with hardwood flooring Vancouver, one of the first considerations is the style of your home. Take all the interior elements of your home into account, including trim work, cabinets and other design elements that match the floor. It is important to keep in mind that shades of hardwood that mix lighter and darker pieces go well with a traditional style. Consult your designer, he can suggest you popular combinations.

2.      Staining and Finishing:

Some of the most important thing to consider while installing hardwood flooring are the staining and finishing options. While hardwood floors are certainly beautiful in their natural form, a stain can add an effective color to the wood, highlight the grain pattern and enhance its aesthetic appeal. Finishing affects the maintenance of the floor and also prevents the floor from getting dirty. When it comes to hardwood flooring, you can apply nearly all stains and finishes to most of the wood, so simply make your decision based on style of preference.

3.      Your Everyday Lifestyle:

Another factor to consider while choosing hardwood floor installation is your everyday lifestyle that you follow in home. For example, if you have kids and pets in your home, then your hardwood flooring might undergo significantly more wear and tear. If you have children and pets, then it is better to choose a type of wood species that is more durable. Many homeowners prefer Red Oak when it comes to durable hardwood flooring as it is heavy-duty and also comes with reasonable pricing.

4.      Types of Subfloor in your Home:

Installing a particular type of hardwood flooring also depends on what type of subfloor you have in your home, whether it is particle board, normal plywood or concrete slab. However, if you a subfloor made up of particle board, then it would be required to replace it with plywood before adding solid hardwood flooring. Concrete slab floors also require plywood installation before the addition of solid wood floors.

5.      Extent of Natural Daylight:

One of the things that homeowners typically forget when installing hardwood flooring is the amount of daylight they get in their home. After all, natural daylight and the color you have painted in your walls may either enhance or ruin the appearance of your hardwood flooring. If you want to install the hardwood flooring into a room which receives natural light, dark color provides a better contrast. On the other hand, if your room receives minimal amount of sunlight, then go for light-colored hardwood floors.

Now that you know the factors to consider while choosing hardwood floor installation, consider getting in touch with Sienna Renovation for further assistance. Sienna Renovation is also known for its finest tiles stores Vancouver.

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