How to Select the Best Wood Flooring for Your Home

Wood flooring makes a beautiful addition to any home. It can instantly transform a kitchen, study, lounge or conservatory area, and not only does it look attractive but it is practical too as any accidental spillages can be easily mopped up.

The first thing to consider when selecting the best wood flooring for your home is whether you want to fit and install the floor yourself. There are some types of flooring on the market that are easy to click together and install with very little knowledge of floor-laying. Doing it yourself will save you a significant amount of money. However if the room where you wish to install the floor is unevenly shaped you may want to hire a tradesman to ensure the job is completed to a professional finish.

You will then need to decide on the width of each piece of wood flooring, as they are available in a wide range of sizes. Finally you can choose the color of the wood flooring, which will ultimately affect the over look of the room you are redecorating. If you want to create a light, modern and open feel in you home you are probably best going with a light coloured wood such as white hard maple or white ash. Or if you want a more formal look go for a darker work such as chestnut oak or Australian cypress.

Optional extras include installing an underfloor heating system below the wooden floor. This may be advisable if you live in a particularly cold climate. Or a cheaper option is to buy a large fluffy rug that complements the interior decor of your house and place it over the areas you will be walking on the most.

Wood flooring can be purchased from most large hardware and home design stores as well as from online retailers. If you are purchasing from an online business you may want to request a few samples of the wood, so you know the exact shade of wood you will be purchasing before you order.

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