Page 28 - Classimax Magazine - Issue #9

5 Basic Tips When Choosing
Hardwood Flooring
Timeless beauty, clean lines, strength
and durability as well as the ease of
cleaning and the classic look make
hardwood flooring the perfect
choice for your home. No matter
what your personal style is, there is
a flooring choice for you because of
the unlimited selection available. But
before you rush out shopping for your Tip #2 Different areas of the house
hardwood flooring, keep these tips in
mind.
Set a budget for yourself. Having a
wide variety of flooring to choose
from is great, but the downside is that Tip #3 Choose a hardwood flooring
it is easy to get overwhelmed quickly,
and this makes you very susceptible
to overspending. Remember to
balance style with quality with your
budget when you make your final
choice.
Tip #1 You will be wise to match the
room with your choice of flooring,
whether hardwood or otherwise. For
example, do not try to put hardwood
flooring in a bathroom, due to the
high levels of moisture a bathroom
receives.
demand different types of wood. For
example, wood floors that have very
light or very dark finishes typically do correctly.
not fare well in the kitchen.
that has an appropriate finish to
match your lifestyle. A sitting room
that is seldom used will let you get
away with a lighter finish. However
a hallway or living room will get
continual traffic and requires a choice of style quickly.
that offers a tougher finish that can
stand up to a lot of wear and tear.
Tip #4 Consider installation - doing
it yourself or having a professional
installer do it for you? Many people
successfully install their own flooring,
but only after they have done their
homework. It is often easer to hire
a professional, but do you due
diligence when selecting a hardwood
flooring installer. You will want to be
absolutely sure that it will be installed
Tip #5 Choosing the color and style
of the floor can be the fun part.
Choose a hardwood that fits your
personal taste and your lifestyle.
The comparatively high cost of the
flooring and installation demands
choosing a wood that will not go out