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Hardwood Floors - 7 Tips For Selecting Perfect Flooring
Tips for Selecting hardwood flooring for the home
By S.A. Smith
SITUATIONAL FACTORS Almost every install will have physical or functional requirements that will further narrow down the scope and selection of an appropriate hardwood or laminate flooring system. Here is a brief summary of factors to consider: FLOOR TRAFFIC EXPECTATIONS The quantity and type of traffic you expect on your floors will impact the flooring material you can choose. Laminates offer high durability, as well as wood species that have high "hardness rankings" on the Janka scale. Softer woods are generally not a good selection for high traffic areas. SUB FLOORING The quality of any new hardwood flooring installation can only be as good as the subfloor underneath. For the best outcomes, the subfloor should be dry, stable, and level.
INSTALLATION The time and cost of installation is an often overlooked factor in floor selection decisions. Glueless click-style floating laminate floor systems can be a weekend project for experienced do-it-yourselfers, and can save a lot of installation labor. Other flooring installation methods are generally more complex and will require professional installation in most cases.
WARRANTY Making a successful claim under a flooring warranty often requires that you can demonstrate the product was installed exactly as per the manufactures recommendations and that the damage is not a product of wear and tear or poor workmanship. Hiring a professional installer and dealing with a large brand name product that has an established track record is your best protection. If you need more help you can read our full article series on selecting hardwood floors to create the perfect hardwood flooring solution to match your interior space. About the Author - S.A. Smith is a freelance writer, contributor, and editor of the Laminate Flooring Zone resource site which offers helpful article, tips, and resources on wood flooring solutions. For more help on new home construction, see HomeAdditionPlus.com’s Home Construction Contractor Bid Sheets. Home Construction Contractor Bid Sheets will help ensure that you find and hire the right home building contractor for your next home improvement, remodeling, or building project. In addition, they will help to ensure that your home improvement project is completed on time and on budget. Related Flooring Information
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