| Many people tend to completely overlook Solid | | | | scratched or is a bit damaged due to heavy wear |
| Wooden Flooring, mainly because it is initially more | | | | and tear. A simple sand and seal will bring it back to |
| expensive than other types of flooring; however | | | | new again. This is a lot less costly than refitting a |
| there are many great benefits which outweigh the | | | | new carpet. |
| initial additional cost. Let us take a look at just a few | | | | 7. One of the most important advantages of a |
| of the benefits: | | | | hardwood floor, is the timeless appeal that wood has. |
| 1. Good quality wooden floors last for decades - | | | | Carpet, linoleum and tile patterns and colours |
| Whereas many people find themselves replacing | | | | definitely go in and out of fashion - think of what we |
| carpet every 5 years, due to stains, holes, or | | | | had in the 70s. Woods appeal has lasted centuries |
| shabbiness from everyday wear and tear. With a | | | | and is more popular now than ever. |
| minimal maintenance program, Solid wooden floors | | | | 8. Wood was always considered only available to the |
| actually look better as the years go by. | | | | very wealthy. Modern production methods have now |
| 2. Wood floors are easier to clean than carpets. The | | | | meant that some types of flooring can be produced |
| reasons for this are fairly obvious. A simple brush or | | | | cheaply making wood floors available to all budgets. |
| light vacuum keeps your wooden floors looking great. | | | | 9. Stone and tile floors although as hygienic and easy |
| If dogs or children have dragged mud through the | | | | to maintain as wood, do not have the same warmth |
| house a damp mop removes this muck with ease. | | | | and feel that timber floors have. |
| Carpet owners at this stage would be screaming. | | | | 10. Estate agents state that houses with wooden |
| 3. Wood flooring is more hygienic than carpets. There | | | | floors sell twice as easily compared to houses with |
| are horrifying reports which explain the parasites that | | | | other floor finishes. And there is no doubt that the |
| carpets can harbour. These allergen producing, dust | | | | value of your home does directly increase as a result |
| mites, fleas or dust play havoc with allergy sufferers, | | | | of fitting a wooden floor. |
| a wooden floor eliminates. This is particularly relevant | | | | The bottom line is that hardwood flooring has an |
| to dog and cat owners. | | | | array of benefits over other types of flooring. It may |
| 4. Carpets also trap in unpleasant odours from | | | | cost a little more upfront, but in the long run they |
| animals or things that have been spilt. In contrast the | | | | are vastly more economical as outlined in the many |
| aroma of a polished wooden floor is a delight and will | | | | ways above. Think carefully before you choose your |
| make your home more inviting. | | | | floor finish as not only is this a big investment but it |
| 5. Wood is a great medium to install under floor | | | | affects your familys health, your time, the aesthetics |
| heating, which these days is considered by far the | | | | and value of your home. Ask any owner of a wood |
| most efficient way to heat your house. | | | | floor and I think you will find they say it was the |
| 6. If after a few years your wood floor has been | | | | best decision they ever made!!!!! |