When you enter a house, your eyes may not immediately wander to the floor, but flooring influences a home’s overall look and feel — and it affects more than that, too. Flooring impacts a house’s value, the floor’s longevity and can even contribute to structural integrity. Deciding on flooring can be a tough call with all the options out there, but companies like CDL Flooring can help.
“Our team is extremely knowledgeable,” says Brody Haugrud, director of business at CDL Flooring. “Our main goal is to ensure clients are getting the best-suited flooring products for their specific situations and needs.”
While it can seem overwhelming with the different flooring options available such as laminate, luxury vinyl, cork, not to mention the many varieties of carpet, good old hardwood is hard to beat. Haugrud shares five reasons why you should consider the investment in hardwood.
Structural integrity
The integrity of hardwood flooring can add to the structure of a home since it’s installed perpendicular to the joists. With the wood’s quality, density and durability, it can act as a subfloor. Laminate and vinyl flooring rely on a subfloor for support, whereas hardwood is sturdy and reliable on its own. It’s a complete floor instead of a floor cover.
Value and longevity
Time and time again, hardwood proves to have the highest quality among hard flooring options. Hardwood can enhance your home for over 30 years without ever needing to change it. There’s less worry about damage, and if damage does occur, you can refinish hardwood. Plus, the investment circles back as it adds value to the house.
Green factor
Hardwood is the longest-lasting flooring option, making it a greener choice. “Hardwood, typically an environmentally conscious product, can be sustainably made and installed for a very long time. Plus, at the time of removal, it can go into the landfill far more safely or even be repurposed versus a plastic-based product, like vinyl, which is typically made from chemical composition. Plastic products will not last as long and will stay in the landfill for years,” explains Haugrud.
Unmatched look and feel
While there are some realistic look-alikes, nothing can replace the real deal. Hardwood offers real grain, texture and character that can’t be fully replicated. It brings unmatched natural beauty and effortless warmth to interior spaces. Plus, since it’s a product of nature, it requires a comfortable climate to thrive, just like people. So, hardwood floors can serve as a natural monitor for your home’s comfort levels — humidity, temperature, light levels and more.
Options for everyone
Hardwood is versatile in range, so you’re sure to find something to love. There are multiple colours, species, grades, finishes and textures available. Choose from chevron, herringbone, parquet panels and other layout patterns to personalize your home and make a statement.
Hardwood remains the best quality flooring choice that will outlast alternatives, add resale value and offer natural beauty and unique character to enhance your home’s interior.
For more information on hardwood options and why it’s worth the investment, visit cdlflooring.ca or go in-store to the showroom.
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