1.
Good quality wood
floors last for
decades whereas
carpeted flooring
must be replace
every five years
due to stains,
holes, or
shabbiness from
every day wear and
tear.
2.
Wood floors are
easier to clean
than carpets.
Simply
brushing or light
vacuuming keeps
wood floors looking
great. If dogs or
children have
dragged mud through
the house a damp
mop is all that is
needed to remove
the muck.
3.
Wood flooring is
more hygienic than
carpets. With
carpet floors
allergen producing,
dust mites, fleas
or dust play havoc
with allergy
sufferers. Wooden
floors eliminate
this problem.
4.
Carpets also trap
in unpleasant odors
from pets. In
contrast, the aroma
of a polished
wooden floor is a
delight and will
make your home more
inviting.
5.
Wood is a great
medium to install
an under floor
heating system,
which is a very
efficient way to
heat your house.
6.
If
necessary, after
years of use your
wood floor has been
scratched or is a
bit damaged due to
heavy wear and tear
all that is
necessary is to
sand and seal the
floor to make it
look new again.
This is a lot less
costly than
installing new
carpet.
7.
One of the most
important
advantages of a
hardwood floor is
the timeless appeal
that wood has.
Carpet, linoleum
tile patterns and
colors go out of
fashion. Woods
appeal has lasted
centuries and is
more popular now
than ever.
8.
Wood was always
considered only
available to the
very wealthy.
Modern production
methods permits
some types of wood
flooring to be
produced cheaply
making wood floors
available to all
budgets.
9.
Houses with wooden
floors sell much
easier as compared
to houses with
other floor
finishes. And there
is no doubt that
the value of your
home does increase
as a result of
fitting a wooden
floor.
Hardwood flooring
has an array of
benefits over other
types of flooring.
It may cost a
little more
upfront, but in the
long run they are
vastly more
economical as
outlined above.
Think carefully
before you choose
your floor finish.
Not only is this a
big investment but
it affects your
families health,
the aesthetics and
value of your home.
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