subject: Stunning Walnut Flooring For A Beautiful Home [print this page] When you look at the hardwood flooring in most up-scale homes you are likely to see that they have walnut flooring throughout. This is because of the stunning beauty that comes from these floor boards. These boards have a remarkable design that is all natural. The walnut gives the appearance of flames on the floor and have great grain patterns that look like they are curled. This look is sought after by home builders and home owners that are interested in increasing the value of their property.
The colour of walnut also adds dimension to the completed look of the floors. It adds a chic contrast in a home that is decorated in a very modern motif. The warmth that comes from the colour and look of the flooring balances the room out and gives it a sense of sophistication. This look will change over time in most cases because the wood colouring will become lighter as it is exposed to the light. In order to prevent this lightening from occurring, some people have invested in UV filters that are placed on their windows.
While the flooring will be beautiful and sturdy, it is a softer wood than an oak flooring. This means that it will be more susceptible to scratching from shoes that do not have a rubber bottom. In order to keep the floors looking amazing you will have to monitor which types of shoes are worn on them and treat any scratches that are made as soon as you possibly can.
When you purchase high quality walnut floors for your home or business, look for the boards to come in pieces that are about 2m long. The best width for walnut boards is about 150mm or wider. Having a wider board allows you show off the beautiful patterns that the floor displays in the grains. Once the flooring is installed it will be time to add a finish to it. Some people prefer to use an oil finish on their walnut flooring. If you chose to use oils on the floor be sure to apply an extra coat of oil so that your floors will be extra protected.
The extra coat of oil will also open up possibilities when it comes to making the floors really shine. You can use the extra coat of oil and buff the boards out once they are installed. The buffing and then a coat of polish will make the patterns and designs that are embedded in the grains to stand tall and really make a statement.
As you look at the options in walnut flooring remember that you will likely have two different grades to choose from. If you are looking for a consistent colour throughout the flooring and a minimal amount of knots in the wood then you will surely decide to go with the Prime Grade. This grade is more expensive but the completed floor will look even more expensive.
The Nature Grade walnut flooring shows more of the blonde sap in the colouring. This makes the colour more splotchy and you will be able to see the colour differences. This wood is still very durable and will look amazing but you may have to deal with random knots from the tree and the unequal colouring in some spots on the floor.
