Hardwood flooring is one of the best options for the flooring. Usually, the home or office with the hardwood flooring has much better resale value than the other flooring types. It usually comes in three options such as strip, plank, and parquet. The hardwood floor is also available in the Unfinished flooring options so that the homeowner will finish the product with a stain that matches the décor.
Advantages & Disadvantages
Pros/Advantages
- Maintenance: One of the main pros of the hardwood is that it is very easy to maintain and clean. Besides that, any scratches or dents in hardwood flooring can easily be repaired by sanding, varnish, and waxing to restore its beauty.
- Strength: It is very durable and can last for many years to come if maintained properly.
- Appearance: The hardwood floor is available in a number of appearances and in different colours ranging from the lightly-coloured ash to the reddish-looking sapele color.
- Cost: The hardwood floor are known for being expensive, but it is the value for money product, as it can last for the years to come.
Con/disadvantages
- Scratching: The Hardwood floor is very much susceptible to scratching, and can get damaged easily from excessive moisture, it will show wear in heavily trafficked areas.
- Pricing: In genral the hardwood is very expensive to install, the price depends on how exotic the tree is.
- Basements: It is not an option for areas that may have standing water like basements which are prone to flooding.