Timber Floors: For Beauty and Durability

Timber floors, also known as hardwood flooring, have been a popular choice for homeowners for a long time due to their enduring and durable qualities and to their beautiful and warm looks. Any home can be enhanced by having them installed. The choices include many colors and shades to choose from that enhance and blend with the décor of your home.

They use reclaimed and recycled wood boards when constructing the floors and are widely known to be sturdy, durable and versatile.

These lovely surfaces have many excellent qualities but being easy to clean and maintain their beauty has to be one of their best qualities. Dust can be quickly and easily cleaned my vacuuming or mopping and if there are spills they can easily removed by simply wiping them up. And, they are also affordable and come in many sizes and styles.

In addition, timber surfaces make any room—be it a kitchen, bedroom or living room—lovely and inviting. There is something truly lovely about them; they have a timeless quality that can’t be denied.

Timber floors also highlights and enhances almost any interior design. Their warmth and coziness offers old-world charm while at the same time creating an atmosphere of new age. However, they require a little extra care when it comes to cleaning and maintaining their beautiful look.

To help make the cleaning of your hardwood ones easier and more effective, just use water and a good solid mop. But, make sure that the mop is just lightly damp so that the dust and dirt come off easily. Too much water can damage your wood surfaces; so use water in moderation. In addition, you can also use a ph neutral floor cleaner. Always ensure that you not use harsh cleaners like washing detergents or harsh steel wool pads that leave scrapes or scratches Also, don’t use wax because it will leave a waxy film. Recoating helps to maintain a great shine. Always use quality cleaning materials and mops that are lint-free.

Timber floors in the summer feel cool but in the winter provide good insulation from the cold. In addition, they are a wonderful alternative to carpets because they prevent allergic skin reactions that sometimes occur with carpets—reactions that come from dust, dust mites and other fine particles. And, hardwood ones clean much easier than carpets. Carpets trap and hold on to dust stronger than timber surfaces.

The cost of installing them in your home averages around $30 per square meter. The higher the demand for it will of course, in some areas, up the price. In addition, polishing and finishing will be added to the total cost. This will be an additional several hundred dollars but if you want elegance and floors that are easily maintained, then the time and money spent will be well worth the effort.