subject: Why Choose Oak Flooring? [print this page] Oak flooring offers a very elegant and inviting feel to any home or office. It may come at a cost, but that cost will be reflected in the value of your home. Everyone knows it looks great, but what are the advantage and disadvantages of choosing this type over other types of wood floor?
Oak is one of the more durable woods, yet it is surprisingly malleable and easy to work with due to its softness after it had first been cut. It has a rich colour and a deep grain making it one of the most attractive options when it comes to finishing any room. It can come in many hues, but can also be dyed if necessary, even so far as to make it resemble other, less tough woods. It's the Angelina Jolie of the wood flooring world beautiful, versatile and surprisingly tough.
So what are the down sides to this very complimentary addiction to a room? Well, there are surprisingly few. Mostly these all relate to its upkeep. Bulky or pointy furniture need to be especially thought about, and a shoe heels can be an oak-owners nightmare. Oak flooring can also be damaged by continued exposure to strong sunlight. These are easily avoided, however. A rug here or there and some felt padding for furniture is all that is really needed to keep the wood floor up to scratch and free from them as well. Moisture also needs to be thoroughly prevented, so having the floor sealed with a finishing glaze and mopping up any spills is also very important.
Ultimately though, the advantages of using oak far outweigh any disadvantages, and for people who want to make their houses a place of real beauty, they are by far the easiest way to achieve such stylish sophistication.
