Wooden Flooring For Home Decor

The first decision is the type of wood you want - oak, maple or walnut for hardwood floors or cherry or oak for bamboo flooring. The next decision is what kind of finish you want to achieve on your floors - traditional natural finishes or ultra high-end digital finishes.

The third decision to make is whether you want the finish to be applied yourself or have the finish done by a professional. Professional finishing can be as high-end or low-end as you would like it to be. If you don't mind a little extra work then the traditional finishes are probably your best choice.

Your final decision is what kind of color you would like to use on your wooden flooring. With so many different finishes available, you should have no problem finding one that will complement the style of the room where you plan to use it.

As with any other floor covering, the final decision of whether to choose wood or carpet will depend on your budget. Carpet lasts longer and requires less maintenance than wooden flooring. Carpet also does not require much maintenance and is far easier to clean - something that wooden flooring Dubai can be very difficult to maintain.

In general, carpet is more expensive than wooden flooring but you can usually find a cheap carpet that will look just as good. Another factor is the ease in cleaning up spills on the carpet. Hardwood floors can take a lot longer to clean up than the carpet but will usually leave a shine behind after you are finished. If spills are allowed to stand on the hardwood you may not even realize they have occurred until it has become stained and dirty.

If you decide to go with wooden flooring for your home decor, you should also consider the fact that it is far easier to keep clean than carpet. Once you install the carpeting you are going to have to sweep and vacuum every day. If you are using carpet the mess tends to remain forever.

Wooden floors are much easier to keep clean. And if you do have a spill it will usually be easy to wipe up with a damp cloth. You will be surprised how little dirt remains on wooden floors after you have swept and vacuumed.

Wooden flooring is also much easier to stain. Most stains can be applied directly to the floor with a brush. Some stains will need to be allowed to set before they are applied to the floor but most of them will be wiped off as soon as they have set.

Wooden flooring also tends to be more durable than carpet. Because of the fact that wood cannot be easily stained or dented it is far less likely to be damaged in an accident than carpet.

One disadvantage of choosing hardwoord for your home decor is the cost of installation. You will need to purchase a special glue that is meant to be used with the wooden boards. This can be quite expensive so you should also know exactly how much you will need in order to finish the job.

Wood floors also require some care and maintenance. Although wood flooring is often quite beautiful and will enhance any room it does take time and effort to maintain its beauty. If you are not a DIY type then this is not the floor covering for you.

A final drawback of wooden floors is that they need to be protected from humidity. This can be a challenge as there are very few places where the wood is going to stay dry.