You’ve probably heard opinions from everyone with a home or some sort of property, claiming that one type of flooring is better than the other — but what’s actually true? Is there really a ‘best?’ The answer in short, is no. While each poses benefits and drawbacks, one simply cannot be deemed as the best for any specific home. This is especially relevant when it comes to wood flooring, which people always have something to say about. With these comments come untrue misconceptions that are easily debunked. Below, we’ve got a few of the main ones to remind yourself of before selecting your next flooring type.
Wood Flooring is Expensive
This, while it can be somewhat true, is never totally the case. The reality is, there are a number of different types of wood flooring that exist, and they all carry a different price tag. Of course, solid hardwood is going to be more expensive than engineered, but will also last much longer. Engineered wood planks can provide you with a budget option, but are rather limited in the amount of times it can be refinished and repaired.
It Can’t Go In Certain Places
While it’s not recommended in certain places, it really also depends on the atmosphere of your home and the other areas in which it’s being installed. Basements and kitchens have both been decided as less than perfect locations, however this also is dependant on the lifestyle of those who have it installed. Kitchens are great, as long as you make sure to keep the moisture off of it, as well as basements, which should never have wood floor if it’s in an area prone to flooding.
I Can’t Install it Myself
Again, unless you’re not handy, this is also a false statement. Some hardwood is perhaps one of the easier applications, and it’s very simple to put it all together as one for a weekend project. Especially if you can find a supplier of wood flooring, everything can be purchased all at once, and you can get to work solo or with a buddy. Either way, sourcing the supplies on your own can already bring you closer to saving some cash over the entire install.
