Types of Timber Flooring

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These days property owners are spoilt for choices when it comes to timber flooring. Thanks to the manufacturer’s R&D to come up with very creative materials (both natural and synthetic) to resemble natural timber.

Hard Wood Flooring

This is the traditional type of timber flooring where the timber strips / panels / planks are solid and homogeneous wood, completely adhered to the existing floor piece by piece to give a very hard firm feel. The wood grains (depending on the type of wood) are as natural as it gets.

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The process of installing is more labour intensive depending on the design and orientation of the lay patterns

Pros – Natural feel, can be grinded and re-stained.

Cons – Poor resistance to moisture, if installed on the ground floor a water proofing layer is highly recommended, susceptible to termite attacks. Expensive

Vinyl Flooring

When we talk about vinyl flooring it is…

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I’m Ready to Upgrade My Floor, What Flooring Should I Choose?

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KASH BURLEY, REALTOR®

Whether you’re looking to re-do the floor in one room or undergoing major home renovations, choosing the right type of flooring can be a difficult choice.

So, where do you even start? There are dozens of types of flooring — and subgroups within those — so the possibilities may seem endless. Before you make a decision, let’s go through some pros and cons of the more common options.

Carpet

These days, carpet is one of the least expensive options to buy as well as install. The price rises with quality, but you can usually get some very decent carpet laid down for a fair cost. The reason installation is significantly cheaper for carpet over other options is that it’s quick to lay down. No major prep work is needed, it only needs to be cut to size and secured.

Carpet is soft and can feel comfortable underfoot. It’s also great…

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Hardwood Floor Refinishing Guide

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Home Improvement With John

For a classy and elegant look hardwood flooring is the best option. You don’t need to spend a lot on flooring because a sparkling and shiny hardwood floor is a long lasting investment. You can keep them in perfect condition following a few easy tips.

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The hardwood floor refinishing at some point of time will maintain its appeal. Professional contractors in Utah can complete the refinishing job effectively, quickly and at reasonable rates. You don’t have to spend extravagantly as well.

Let’s see how you can keep your hardwood floor in a new and perfect condition at all times:

Don’t allow shoes: Keep the shoes off the flooring. It means no dirt or grit will be attracted to the floor. You can use your house slippers or shoes on the floor. Take care when you wear wet stockings or socks on the floor because the floor will become slippery…

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