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Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood flooring is considered one of the most prestigious types of floors used in homes or other structures because of its beauty and durability. The various types of wood used for hardwood flooring are red oak, cherry, maple, white oak, pecan, hickory, or white ash.The price often depends on hardness and/or availability. Hardwood coming from sustainable sources is likewise considered more eco-friendly than those that use synthetic materials. Due to the warmth and elegance it endows homes and other facilities, hardwood floors are often imitated using less expensive materials like laminate or vinyl flooring.

Classification of hardwood flooring is divided into 2 types – solid wood flooring and engineered hardwood flooring. Solid hardwood is crafted from planks of wood coming from one piece of timber with sizes depending on the wood species. Engineered hardwood flooring has top layers of hardwood but with a core and substrate of fiberboard or other materials.

Though considered to last longer, solid wood flooring possesses limitations that engineered hardwood flooring does not have. Solid hardwood is vulnerable to temperature changes and humidity which may cause cupping or gaps between the planks.Installation is likewise more troublesomebecause it can’t be installed in basements, over concrete, or any area with radiant heating. Engineered hardwood can be installed by using both the glue-down and floating method. Also, it is more resistant to the effects of the environment.

Despite the influx of various materials used for flooring, nothing will look and feel the same as hardwood flooring. With the right care and protection, hardwood floors can look good and beautiful for decades to come.

Hardwood Floor Types

Solid Hardwood Flooring

Solid Hardwood Flooring

Solid hardwood floors are intended to last for years with proper care. They can be installed for either contemporary or traditional home designs. Most people prefer solid hardwood floors to project warmth and elegance in their homes. Solid wood is so durable that majority of the hardwood lasts long enough to be re-used again for the next decade or more. As a matter of fact, some of the reclaimed wood that is available in the market today was installed decades ago.

Engineered Hardwood Flooring

Engineered Hardwood Flooring

Having the luxury of hardwood floors in your home is no longer as complicated as it used to be. Engineered hardwood floors are now available to give homeowners the long-lasting beauty of hardwood floors without any of the limitations of solid wood.Engineered hardwood floors can be installed on almost any surface and level. The best advantage of engineered hardwood is that it can be usually installed using the glue-down, nail-down, or floating method.

Hardwood Edges

Hardwood Edges

Aside from the different wood finishes, sizes and species, hardwood flooring also varies in the type of edges applied during installation. Edges can be squared, micro-beveled or mini-beveled. Each type of edge offers a distinctive look to the hardwood flooring.

Hardness Rating

Hardness Rating

Another essential characteristic of hardwood floors inherent in the wood species is the hardness rating. When subjected to the Janka Hardness Test, the higher the results, the harder the wood. The hardness rating is often used to determine the type of wood that would be suitable to a room.

Premiere Hardwood Floor Brands

Premiere Hardwood Floor Brands

Aladdin Carpet carries the most notable brands in the market for hardwood flooring. This ensures that the type and brand of hardwood its customers prefer will be always be available. With multiple brands in its arsenal, Aladdin Carpet customers can choose from a variety of sizes, edges, types, and wood species that would best suit their home and their taste.

 
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