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A classic flooring material adaptable to every decor, from formal to wildly contemporary, wood works well in any room.
Hardwood lends character and charm to any room in your home, and best of all - it never goes out of style. Many factors will determine how your wood looks. How shiny the wood appears varies according to the finish, and a gloss level rated as matte (low), satin (medium) or gloss (high). Use a matte finish to help maintain your floor's appearance in high traffic areas, while high gloss finishes add elegance and grandeur to a formal space.
- Measure out the space where you are going to install the hardwood floor.
- Draw out the space to scale using the architectural scale and triangle on a piece of paper.
- Draw the location of doors and windows on the floor plan of the space.
Hardwood flooring comes in a variety of shades to match the environment you want to create. Use lighter shades of wood to open the room up more, or richer shades to convey an added sense of warmness. Wood flooring is also less noisy and softer than tiled floors, and they generate no static electricity, which can be important for rooms with computers.
Hardwood floors have a clean, sleek look and are less likely to collect dirt or dander, and therefore less allergens, making hardwood floors a great option to those with sensitive allergy issues. Couple these characteristics with natural aesthetic advantages, and hardwood flooring is destined to be a favorite for many years to come.
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