Wood Anxiety Reduction

Do you love the look of hardwood floors but are afraid to commit due to the heavy foot traffic in your home? Fido, Fluffy and the kids shouldn’t scare you away from the hardwood floors you crave. All you need to consider are two things: choice and maintenance. Simple maintenance and choosing a harder hardwood will make your floors more resistant to damage.

HARD CHOICES

In truth all hardwoods will scratch and dent.  Hardwood floors are a natural product and have that tendency. If you are concerned about heavy foot traffic you should choose a hardwood species with a high Janka rating.  Janka rating is a good measurement method to determine the ability of a type of wood as to how it withstands denting and wear. Hard, Janka rated hardwoods like Brazilian Cherry, Red Oak or Natural Bamboo are all popular and have a high Janka rating for flooring. Softer but popular hardwoods include White Pine, Southern Yellow Pine and American Cherry.

GIVE LOVING CARE

Any floor whether it is tile, carpet, laminate or hardwood will wear without proper maintenance. Upkeep for hardwood flooring is very simple. Consistent sweeping or vacuuming and cleaning with damp (but not wet) mopping will prolong the life of your hardwood floor and keep the beauty regardless of the foot traffic in your home. 

STILL WORRYING?

Still concerned Fido & Fluffy will wage war on the hardwood floor you long for? You might want to consider styles that are hand scraped two-toned blends, distressed or more.  Hardwood floors can now be found in a wide array of colors and styles to fit every taste, budget and lifestyle.

Hardwood floors offer durability, affordability and a classic look that increases the value of any home. Simple choices and upkeep can help you find the hardwood floor of your dreams. Visit ProSource of Columbia today to see our vast selection of hardwood flooring and more.  ProSource of Columbia can answer all of your hardwood floor questions and make sure you get the hardwood floor you always wanted.

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to read this article and hoped you enjoyed it.  If you’d like more information on laminates, hardwoods, bamboo, carpet, tile, natural stone, or any other types of flooring, please contact ProSource of Columbia at 803-933-9088 or visit our website at http://www.prosourcefloors.com/columbia.

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