Selecting A Hardwood Floor For Your HomeHardwood floor styles come in strips, planks and parquet, and are available
with numerous edge treatments such as square, micro, and beveled edges. The
state-of-the-art technology and almost limitless choices of today's stains,
finishes, styles and designs makes hardwood flooring one of the most
practical and versatile floor coverings available.
The shade of
hardwood flooring you choose can dramatically change the look of your room.
You can compliment the other design aspects in the room, bringing continuity
and balance to the overall design. Lighter colors of hardwood help small
rooms appear larger, while rich, dark tones add drama to larger rooms to
create a warmer, more intimate feel.
One of the most popular attributes
of hardwood flooring, is its' natural coloration. Natural flooring adapts to
any style, now or in the future. For rooms with plenty of natural
light, you may want to consider some of the darker tones available. If the
room doesn't have natural light, you can lighten it up considerably by
choosing a floor with a lighter color. Just remember, you can avoid being
tied to a particular scheme by choosing natural colors.
Hardwood
comes in a variety of strip and plank options. Strip flooring is 21/4 wide
and plank comes in varying widths starting at 3". You can visually expand the
size of your room by selecting a strip floor, while a plank floor enhances
a larger room. Choose a width that corresponds to the overall scale of the
room. A popular option is to use different width planks ranging between
3-5-7". This can create a more traditional and less formal look.
Beveled edge planks can help delineate detail in the natural wood
and adds a more casual feel while square edge planks fit flush against each
other creating a smooth, traditional look. An eased or micro-beveled edge
creates an angled effect where boards meet to create more depth and dimension
while creating a more casual, relaxed look. These profiles can give the
overall floor pattern distinctively different looks.
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Author: This article was written by Barry Hutch. Read more great hardwood
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