When doing research for future hardwood flooring projects, make sure you know what each kind of flooring is and how it will affect your project. Typically, when we think of hardwood floors, we think of the traditional are a medium brown that have panels that are a few inches wide. Well, while that is one kind, there are many others.
Laminate
floors. These are less expensive than genuine
hardwood floors but they are not necessarily inferior quality. Most laminate
floors are made with great quality nowadays and look and feel just like real
hardwood. Laminate floors are made up of composite wood with a picture placed
on top of the traditional hardwood look. Some kinds are glued into place while
newer models are able to be placed and locked with no glue. One lure to this
kind of floor is that is more suitable for those with pets.
Some people argue
that it is better to use real hardwood that can be sanded down and refinished
if there is any damage; while this is a good point, if you want laminate
hardwood flooring, go for laminate. However, we will still explore real
hardwood types.
Select red
oak – this is a top grade hardwood floor.
The select red oak is 2-3/4 inches wide. The knots in this type are often very
tight and your color options are more limited. You do have the choice of the
width as you can get wide choices of species of this kind of floor; you can get
other species than the oak as well. For the select red oak, you are looking at
a cost of approximately $5 per square foot.
Natural
maple is another higher grade. This kind has
more color variations than the select red oak. The width for the maple is 3-1/4
inches wide and also comes in widths of 4, 5, or even 6 inch widths. This type
of wood floor is a bit more dense than the select red oak as well. How dense is
it? Well, this is the kind of wood used for basketball courts and bowling
alleys. For the natural maple, you’re looking at an approximate cost of $4 per
square foot.
Rustic
ash is the third kind. This kind has larger
knots than the others and still has good color variation. This one is a bit
less pricey than the other two kinds and costs approximately $3 per square
foot. It is indeed a less classy style of wood and suited more for leisure
rooms and lodges.
If you are looking to install
hardwood floors in your home, then contact ChicagolandPro – a Palatine Hardwood flooring installation company.
We have
many hardwood flooring specials and other hardwood
floor services.