| tr> | | | | becomes outdated because of its flooring. |
| The Pro’s | | | | The Cons |
| There is no doubt that hard wood flooring lends an | | | | Hardwood Flooring is not as resistant to scratches |
| air of natural elegance and a warm welcoming glow | | | | and ‘wear and tear’ than harder surfaces |
| to any home. Hardwood flooring has a timeless air of | | | | (like laminate floors for eg.) and therefore does not |
| quality and it certainly exudes a feeling of | | | | cope as well with heavy foot traffic, kids, and pets. |
| permanence. Hardwood floors are natural and so it | | | | Hardwood is a living material that reacts to variations |
| brings a natural earthy feeling inside your home which | | | | in humidity and wears naturally over time so it is not |
| is something that more synthetic flooring just can not | | | | as durable and tough as other floorings. Hardwood |
| match - there is just something about the feel of | | | | Flooring is prone to stains, scratches and fading |
| hardwood that can’t be duplicated in a factory | | | | unless great care is taken and hardwoods can be |
| and it has been said that installing solid hardwood | | | | quite affected by moisture so you must be very |
| flooring in your home is a great investment that will | | | | careful of spillages and leaks in your home. |
| retain its value over time. | | | | Maintenance of these floors can be time consuming |
| Various exotic lumber options make dramatic design | | | | and at times inconvenient (you must not move |
| statements, and these varieties of wood can be | | | | furniture along its surface and you must place mats in |
| used in enumerable ways for virtually any type of | | | | your kitchen near sinks and dishwashers to prevent |
| decor. Each genus exhibits a different sense, a | | | | spills). Cleaning is important as well. It must be cleaned |
| different color, a different grain and texture, even | | | | regularly. |
| scent. | | | | As far as price is concerned, hardwoods are not the |
| Hardwoods in all their variety of colors and styles will | | | | cheapest option either. They are expensive but it |
| never go out of fashion. There is a timeless quality | | | | stands true that as far as looks are concerned |
| about hardwoods that will ensure your house never | | | | you’ll be getting the look of luxury. |