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Hardwood Floors are Great!

By
Real Estate Agent with First Realty Company

Other than dirt, hardwood is probably one of the oldest flooring materials that are still being used in homes. It is also one of the best flooring choices you can make when selecting the floors for your home. Hardwood brings warmth and glass to any room in your home in a way that other flooring materials simply cannot match. If this isn't enough to convince you however, you should also consider that hardwood is easy to maintain and clean.

Another great thing about hardwood floors is that they can last a lifetime if they are properly installed and maintained. If you are a stark beginner at home improvement or do it yourself type projects, this would be a challenging first time project. However, you can install hardwood floors yourself with a little knowledge of home improvement skills. If you do not have at least the basics down though this is probably a project that is best left to the professionals in order to protect your investment.

It doesn't save you money to install the floors yourself if you end up ruining your floors then needing to replace them and call a professional. You should also consider that time is money and it will probably take you a great deal more time than it will take a professional to complete the project.

If you decide to install your floors on your own there are a few basic skills you should have in place. Those skills include the ability to measure and fit the wood planks quickly and properly. Before you begin however you should be sure you have selected wood that is designed specifically for the purpose of being used as hardwood floors as these are designed specifically to stand up to the heavy traffic that most floor receive on a regular basis.

Choosing the right flooring material is important because your floors are an investment and one that you would like to last. If you choose substandard flooring material it will end up costing you more in the long run. There is a lot more that goes into your floors than simply laying them out and installing them. If you choose the right floors and have a qualified professional handle the installation your hardwood floors can last a lifetime.

You can refinish your floors when needed in order to help preserve their beauty and protect them for even more years to come. As long as you take care of your wood floors and maintain them on a regular basis you should be able to enjoy their beauty for many years to come.

Learning how to install hardwood flooring is fairly easy if you have a good solid set of skills upon which to build. If you are using wooden planks instead of strips you will need to literally screw the planks into the floor and then cover the screws with wooden pegs in order to maintain the aesthetics of your floors.

 

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Comments (2)

Anonymous
Refined Hardwood Flooring

I really appreciate this blog post! As a professional hardwood flooring contractor and respected tradesman in my industry, I must say it is nice to see our counterparts in the real estate industry supporting our sustainable floor covering option. Thank you for this post!

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Aug 12, 2008 12:57 PM
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Anonymous
dave

I installed hardwood in my home for 5 years and am relocating so I decided to sell my home. Turns out, the hardwood has appreciated the value of my home. I kept it in tip top shape with this floor cleaner.

Jun 29, 2009 06:05 AM
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