Are you planning to change the flooring in your house? Are wooden floors your first choice? Most homeowners love the feel & texture of wooden floor and the fact that it can be installed and repaired easily & does not create clutter during the process.
Flooring material enhances the overall feel of the place, and you should take care of the following factors to make your home ideal for wooden floors:
1.Termite protection
It is the most critical factor because termites completely damage the wood. These are insects which feed on wood; making it weak and destroying it entirely. Termites are not good for any place, but these are the worst enemies of a wooden floor. You should hire a professional termite protection agency to make sure that your home is termite-free and then only invest your hard-earned money in wooden flooring. You also need to keep an eye on signs of termite colonies breeding after the installation to avoid unnecessary damage. Termite protection once or twice a year is suitable for your furniture and floors.
2.Furniture
If you have already purchased your furniture or planning to purchase it soon, then make sure you don’t buy heavy furniture without the wheel. Scratches on wooden floors steal the beauty of the material, so make sure you move heavy items carefully. If you have a small place, and movement of furniture is very frequent to clean the surface or anything else, then wooden floors are not the right fit for your place. Even with wheels, scratches are a common thing. Along with the ugly scratches, the frequent movement also wears off the polish of the wooden floors.
3.Moisture Content in the atmosphere
Moisture content in the atmosphere also plays a vital role in helping you take this decision because if the content is very high, it is not an ideal fit for flooring options. Wooden floors are easily damaged with high moisture content, so it is not advisable for places where it is high. Even still, if you are keen on spending on wooden floors, then look for sealants or protective polishes that can prevent moisture to come in direct contact with the flooring material.
4.Temperature conditions in your area
Wooden floors are the best flooring option if the temperature in your area is low for most of the year because unlike other flooring materials, wooden floors provide insulation. You don’t need to spend on underground-heating options because these floors can do it anyway. A wise and cost-effective expense, it seems!
5.Regular maintenance options
Wooden floors require regular maintenance to keep it naturally beautiful. Unexpected repairs are very costly, which is why it is advisable to hire professionals that invest their time and knowledge in keeping the floors as good as new. What people don’t understand is the necessity of professional service in your town because if you are living in a place where there is no one to maintain your floors on a regular basis, then you are doomed. Regular does not mean daily, but it does mean once every 6-months or year. Always go for flooring options for which you already have professionals in town.
6.Underground surface
You should check the underground surface of your house before putting wooden floors because if the soil carries high-moisture content, then it will have a similar negative impact as already mentioned above. The surface needs to be dry and should not be anywhere near areas where the underground water level is high because it will make the ground moist with time. There are separating materials which can be installed beneath the floor surface to avoid such conditions long after the installation of wooden floors. So it is better to be safe than sorry!
7.The surface area of your house
Wooden floors are a premium flooring option, which is why you should keep an eye on your comfortable budget while spending on wooden flooring options. If you have a small budget and a small place, then it is the best option for you, but for people with huge houses need to spend a little more on their flooring material if the wood is their favorite choice.
8.Exposure to sunlight
It is a proven fact that direct exposure to sunlight discolors the wooden surface, so it is not the perfect choice for you if you have a lot of windows or a skylight installed in your house. Even if still you want to have wooden floors, then invest in UV protective polishes to make sure your surface is protected from the harmful rays of the Sun.
Make It Pretty
Everyone wants to own a beautiful house, which helps them relax, rest and feel positive at all times. Investing in flooring options is something you should carefully think about, and choose only the right choice that suits your lifestyle and the ambiance of your place.
Author Bio: Jordan Ive is the marketing manager for Wooden Floor Specialists LTD, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of wooden flooring.
