Things to Consider Before Hiring a Hardwood Flooring Contractor
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Things To Consider Before Hiring Hardwood Flooring
Contractor
Hardwood floors are exceptionally popular and always have been. They
possess a timeless beauty, which cannot be found with any other type of
flooring. Nonetheless, before you hire a hardwood flooring contractor NH
there are several factors you should consider to ensure you end up with the
right type of hardwood flooring for your requirements. So, keep on reading
to discover all you need to know…
Type Of Wood – There is only one place to begin and this is with the
type of wood. Generally you have two options to choose from –
engineered hardwood and solid hardwood. The former is compromised of
multiple layers of composite material and plywood and topped with a layer
of solid hardwood. Whilst solid hardwood is exactly that – it is made from
solid wood logs. Engineered flooring is more stable and may be a
necessity depending on what the subfloor is made from.
Species Of Wood – You then have a whole host of different species to
choose from, including the likes of maple, hickory, oak and walnut. This
decision will largely be made based on appearance and style. Exotic woods
tempt a lot of people nowadays. This includes the likes of Cumaru and
Brazilian Cherry.
Type Of Finish – You don’t only need to think about the appearance of
the wood itself, but the finish is just as important when it comes to the
overall appearance of the floor. You have various different options to go
for, including a whole host of different gloss finishes, as well as wire-
brush, hand-scraped and distressed options.
Cost – Needless to say, price is an important factor to consider when you
are making any type of purchase, and hiring a Best Hardwood Flooring Refinishing
Contractor NH is no different. As there are so many different types of
hardwood flooring, the prices differ substantially.
Maintenance – Some floors require a greater level of maintenance than
others. If you don’t want to spend your time cleaning, or you simply do not
have the time to do so, then this is also something you may wish to bear in
mind. If you want something that is going to hold up over time with little
maintenance then you should be looking for the harder woods that have
higher Janka ratings.
All in all, if you consider the five points that have been mentioned
carefully you will be best placed to make a decision about what type of
hardwood floor you would like. You can then discuss your requirements
and wishes with the hardwood flooring contractor NH in question. They
will give you their professional opinion as well in order to come to the best
possible decision about the right hardwood flooring installation estimate for your