Solid Wood Flooring
Solid wood is timber in it’s purest form, entirely cut from one piece of timber either soft or hard. There are countless finish options available for solid wood, using varnish, paint, lacquer and oil. It is the longest lasting floor type, but can be high maintenance as it will need to be refinished every five to eight years.
Timber floors
Timber flooring is not only considered to improve the value of your home compared with other floor coverings, but also to have the lowest maintenance and cost in the long run. Timber Flooring is also ideal for those who suffer from allergies.
It is the longest lasting floor type, but can be high maintenance as it will need to be refinished every five to eight years. Wooden floors are not recommended for high moisture areas as they are very porous and will tend to warp over time, although this might be a desired effect. Fitting can potentially take longer as the boards will have to acclimatize.
Timber Floors vs Laminate Floors
Laminate floors are a high density fiberboard using either wholly synthetic materials or mixed with natural materials and covered with a decorative layer and melanin resin and can last up to 20 years. When buying, make sure yours has a guarantee of no less than 10 years. There are many effects available all designed to look like real wood and are either high, continuous or direct pressure laminate.
Sustainability and Eco-friendly Timber Flooring
Eco-friendly timber flooring has been popular for a while. Sustainable forestry has been on the ecological agenda for some time now is it is not difficult to buy conscientiously.
It is advised to buy from suppliers who can trace the origins of their timber, which will be authorised by international sustainability agencies, such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Generally North America, Western Europe and Canada have good sustainability programs.
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