Why Hardwood Flooring?

Hardwood flooring is not very comfortable to stand on

. Hardwood flooring can be easily scratched by furniture. Hardwood flooring does not hold heat well and in the winter can be bitter cold. Hardwood flooring is very popular. How can all these things be true at once? Are people simply so fickle and mindless that theyll follow the simple whims of fashion? Or is there more at work and does hardwood flooring have enough redeeming value to overcome its shortcomings. There are reasons both aesthetic and financial to like hardwood flooring for a home. One advantage to hardwood flooring is that its popular, this isnt an advantage because people like to cravenly follow crowds and fit in, but because people often look to resell value on a home and popular features can improve the resell value.

Hardwood flooring also has the advantage of being a flooring option that will last quite a while. Depending on how its treated it can age very well and actually develop a richer fuller color with time. Sun exposure can change the color of the hardwood flooring, usually to make it appear darker and richer, this needs to be accounted for, but as a general rule is a beneficial thing as old hardwood can look better than new hardwood flooring. Thats the thing about hardwood flooring, it lasts a long time. A few basic steps need to be taken to preserve it, and by all means look up the specifics of it, but if cared for hardwood flooring can last decades and look better than the day it was installed.

Carpet stains very easily, its soft and comfortable, but one spilled glass of wine or coffee ruins a large portion of floor. Carpet ages and changes color with the sun and certain fibers will degrade and change texture. Carpet can become permanently crushed, the point is that carpet can degrade and lose its qualities overtime. Hardwood flooring requires minimal upkeep in most circumstances and can still be in great condition after a long time. Even if its taken a lot of abuse it can usually be restored by refinishing the floor, which isnt cheap, but is cheaper than having old carpet removed, and new carpet installed (not to mention the cost of buying new carpet) so its a more efficient route. For the financial reasons involved, the popularity and durability of hardwood floor makes it very popular for homeowners. The aesthetics of hardwood havent been discussed here. There are many advantages to hardwood flooring in terms of appearance, but its entirely a personal matter. So its best to leave the decision of what looks best to the people themselves.

by: maxstephon

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