Ten Easy Hardwood Floors Tips
Once you choose to install hardwood floors in your home
, the hard work really begins. If you have carpet, obviously, much of this work will be very labor intensive. Even if you don't have to deal with carpet removal, you still have to make some very tough decisions. Here is a list of the ten things you need to know when you consider installing floor paneling.
1) BUDDGET: Obviously this is important because following a good budget will tell you how much your job will cost you. You can make adjustments according to how much money you want to spend. However, understanding your budget will also save you time, money, and energy, especially at the end of the job.
2) VARIABLES: Every room in your home is like a new environment. They each have their own habitual needs. Some rooms are more humid, some use more radiant heat. Even their position in the home can change their needs. You need to understand these differences because certain woods are weaker in different environments.
3) DESIGN: Unless you plan to redo the entire room, you will want to find a hardwood flooring design that corresponds with the existing paint and color scheme.
4) FINISH: This is similar to floor design, but has more to do with the final appearance and shine. You will need to take into consideration the amount of traffic the room will experience. Rooms with more foot traffic need a stronger finish or they will need to be refinished regularly.
5) WOOD TYPE: Do you want domestic or exotic wood? This is where you start, but as you get closer to deciding your type, the decisions get harder. For instance, there are ten different types of "oak" with three different grades.
6) WOOD GRADE: the higher the grade, the more clearly you can see the grain. Usually, higher grade wood is of a higher quality and therefore costs more.
7) WOOD CUTS: Standard, Plain, and Quartered are the three standard cuts of wood. Harder cuts are somewhat stronger and not as vulnerable to moisture. As an example, then, you might want to consider quartered cuts for the bathroom and kitchen.
8) WOOD DIMENSIONS: Measure your floor to get the exact dimensions the width, length, and thickness. If your room is square, you shouldn't have many problems in this area. However, if you are trying to redo, say, the entire bottom floor, you will need to adjust your needs to compensate for hallways and irregular corners.
9) WOOD PATTERNS: Basically, you are looking at Strip and Plank. For better examples of this, you can see a store catalog or find some pictures online that can help.
10) WOOD COLOR: The needs for color are similar, and the best way to know which is best to get some samples. You can either find a lumber yard or home improvement store for some hands on ideas, or head to the internet for a general, but comprehensive comparison.
Start with these ten simple hardwood flooring ideas and you'll get your floor done in no time.
by: William Wilson
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