When you are renovating your space and would like to replace your home’s flooring, what features help you to determine the best materials for your new floor? Is the price of the project the determining factor? Or do you want a new floor that is long-lasting and durable? Is the style of the floor most important to you or are you interested in a floor that is easy to install and maintain? These are all questions that you should ask yourself before you decide on the type of flooring that is best for your home.
What’s the Most Popular Choice for Home Flooring?
Many homeowners consider using timber flooring because it is a great value based on the overall cost. It is known for lasting longer than the structure itself and homeowners always have the option to resurface their floor if needed, instead of replacing it.
Timber floors are no problem to maintain as they do not retain odours, collect dust, or stain as other types of flooring do. They are free of allergens, unlike carpeting, and they look exceptional after a minimal amount of care.
Unlike hard concrete floors, timber floors are soft underfoot and will not cause your legs or feet to become tired so easily. They are also eco-friendly any time that renewable or recyclable timber is used to create the flooring.
What’s next after Deciding on Timber Floors?
If you have decided to go with timber floors for your home, you now must consider what colour, grade, and hardness you want. You also should decide whether you want natural shrinking or expansion flooring and the right board length and width. Your professional flooring installation team will be able to help you decide on what’s best for your home if you are unsure, and they can answer any questions that you may have about the installation process.
Depending on the species of timber that you choose, there may be many different grades available to you. You may want a timber grade that shows the natural knots and markings on the wood or you might want to go with a grade that is smoother so that you can show off the striking colour that you have chosen.
Different Types of Timber to Choose From
The natural variety of colours in timber makes it very appealing and allows you to have a unique flooring style.
Rose Gum, also known as Flooded Gum, is a pinkish-red-brown timber that is moderately durable and strong. Since this type of tree is resistant to lyctus borers, it usually does not have many grooves or holes in the design, giving it a much smoother appearance.
Spotted Gum varies from light to dark brown. The tree takes its name from the way that it sheds its bark in polygonal patches. It is often used in house framing and decking because it is very strong, durable, and long-lasting. If you have the same type of wood in your framing, adding this type of timber to your flooring would make a nice touch.
For a burst of colour, you may want to opt for Aussie Reds, which is a blend of natural-grained Australian red tree species. It features rich tones that vary from light red-brown to burnt reds and deep pinks that will darken over time. Due to the mixture of the species, the strength of this type of timber will vary.
