When it comes to quality and the best bang for your buck, hardwood floors are tough to beat. Read on to discover 5 benefits of installing hardwood flooring in your home.
Aesthetics
Hardwood floors offer a warm, natural, elegant look. Hometown Flooring LLC is proud to offer hardwood and imitation wood laminate from Eastern Flooring Products, as well as hardwood from Bruce and the Premiere Collection. A simple perusal on these websites reveals a wide array of woods species, styles, and stains on the market.
Versatility
How many potential home-buyers have walked into a house with shag carpet and thought, “this has got to go”? Let your accessories reflect your style instead. Hardwood floors will offer a classic look that transcends time. The ability to refinish hardwood floors allows for further customizability, whether you’re freshening up after normal wear and tear or sanding and staining the wood in an entirely new way.
Low Maintenance
Spilled a soda? Dog had an accident? What would be a tedious process of stain-removal with carpet is easy with hardwood floor. Just wipe it up! For regular upkeep, a weekly sweeping or dry-mopping is enough to remove basic dust and dirt. For a more aggressive scratch or scuff, spot cleaning can do the trick. High-quality hardwood floors are manufactured and finished with durability in mind. Ever notice a century-old home on the market advertising “original hardwood floors”? This flooring is made to last for generations.
Health for You, Health for the Planet
Indoor air pollution is a real issue. One of the major culprits? Carpet. Carpet can trap dust, pollen, animal dander…even the chemicals added to clean carpet can stay embedded in the fibers. With hardwood floors, these pollutants don’t linger or decrease the air quality of your home.
Hardwood floors are an all-natural flooring option, without the artificial materials and toxins found in some carpet. Wood grows back, and organizations like the Forest Stewardship Council offer certifications to forests for sustainable management. Manufacturers know if their wood comes from an FSC-certified forest and you can too!
Added Value
USA Today did a feature in 2013 on 11 home features buyers will pay extra for. Using data from the National Association of Realtors, 54% of homebuyers were found willing to pay more for hardwood floors. The amount? $2,080. Not only are hardwood floors a smart choice now, they’re a smart choice if someday you want to sell.
Do you think hardwood flooring is for you? Contact the experts at Hardwood Flooring LLC for more information.
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