The floor

Wood flooring can add a traditional touch to any home. For added elegance and quality tested over time, hardwood flooring is a great option. High quality maple or oak parquet can add significant value to a home, while creating a base for an elegant atmosphere. Hardwood flooring is available in a wide variety of shades, colors, patterns and finishes. Finding the right flooring for your home can be a bit difficult, but the process is well worth it. Although carpet is definitely an alternative, wooden flooring has a traditional appeal that is hard to deny.

The first step is to determine if your home is suitable for wood floors. When climates change in extreme temperatures each season, hardwoods can tend to crack and split with expansion and contraction. High humidity is also a significant problem when considering a wooden floor. Excess moisture tends to be absorbed by wooden floors, resulting in deformation and buckling over time. Crowning and bulging are common problems for wood flooring exposed to moisture. When a floor is crowned or covered with a cup, it is deformed, most often in the middle of the ground. This can be a difficult problem to solve once moisture is causing the problem.

Once you have decided that hardwood is the right choice for you as the owner, you have the choice between several options. Maple and oak are more traditional species, while cedar gives a more rustic and natural atmosphere. A brighter finish will give a more reflective surface, while a lower gloss will fit into a darker atmosphere. The thickness of the panels is also an important factor in the choice of the appropriate wood flooring product. Thicker panels will be more durable and more resistant to moisture.