Who doesn’t want hardwood flooring? It looks classy, does not get too cold like tiles and stone, and gives your house a makeover even if you do not change anything else. But, before you decide to install hardwood floors, what do you know about installing and maintaining hardwood floors? What are the basics you need to know before the installation?

Things to know before getting hardwood floors

• There are a number of different options available. First, you have to choose the wood you want to use—oak, maple, teak, walnut, etc. The wood you choose will decide the color and patterns you will get once the installation is complete. Another choice you need to make is the kind of flooring you want—factory finished, solid wood, engineered wood, laminates, etc. This will give you an idea about the cost and time required for the installation as well as the final finish.
• Hardwood flooring may not be suitable for all the rooms in your home. Certain kinds of flooring get slippery when wet and are not suitable for bathrooms or homes with kids and the elderly. Some other kinds of flooring can be difficult to clean and may not be suitable for certain areas in the house – or not at all for your home!
• You may not be able to use the rooms where the hardwood flooring is installed for a while. Depending on the kind of flooring you choose, it make take a few days to a few weeks for it to be ready for use. Ensure that you take the time factor into consideration when deciding on hardwood flooring.

You can speak to a specialist before making a decision about hardwood flooring to ensure you choose right and get the kind of hardwood flooring that fits your requirements well.