Wood Flooring - Making the Right Choice
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The Right Choice
Not sure which kind of wood is right for your home?
Use this information to help you decide.
Solid Hardwood (all kinds)
Pros: beautiful, elegant look
Cons: installation requires attaching to concrete or subfloor, susceptible to
scratching
Oak
Pros: versatile, most popular
Pine
Pros: less expensive than oak
Cons: might not work in more formal homes
Exotic woods (Brazilian cherry, merbau, African wenge, etc.)
Pros: very attractive
Cons: most expensive, non-renewable wood
Bamboo
Pros: eco-friendly, renewable wood source; very durable
Cons: contemporary style might not work in more traditional home
Cork
Pros: eco-friendly, renewable wood source; natural microbial quality; can be
installed on floating floor; very quiet
Cons: non-traditional look
Not sure which kind of wood is right for your home?
Use this information to help you decide.
Solid Hardwood (all kinds)
Pros: beautiful, elegant look
Cons: installation requires attaching to concrete or subfloor, susceptible to
scratching
Oak
Pros: versatile, most popular
Pine
Pros: less expensive than oak
Cons: might not work in more formal homes
Exotic woods (Brazilian cherry, merbau, African wenge, etc.)
Pros: very attractive
Cons: most expensive, non-renewable wood
Bamboo
Pros: eco-friendly, renewable wood source; very durable
Cons: contemporary style might not work in more traditional home
Cork
Pros: eco-friendly, renewable wood source; natural microbial quality; can be
installed on floating floor; very quiet
Cons: non-traditional look
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