Advantages of Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood is an appealing floor covering because it adds natural beauty and lasting value to a home. Hardwood floors are known for their durability and timeless charm. There is just something about the warmth and character of real wood that can not be replicated. Nothing is more inviting than the look of traditional, solid hardwood floors.

Laminate flooring can have a fairly attractive, yet repetitive grain pattern. Hardwood flooring milled from trees, on the other hand, yields a one of a kind result. The warmth and variety achieved by nature simply can not be reproduced. For those desiring distinction, whether classic or contemporary, hardwood flooring complements their taste.

Unlike the ever-changing fads of carpet, hardwood floors never go out of style. When well maintained and cared for, wood flooring can last a lifetime. Owens Flooring Company warrantees their products for 25 years (view warranty information here). Your Owens flooring product could very well last 100 years or more.

The lifespan of a laminate floor is usually not more than 20 years. Inexpensive laminate may appear worn in just a few years. The lifespan of carpet is a mere five to fifteen years. Carpet is also a haven for dust, mites, and allergens.

A common misconception is that wood flooring requires extensive maintenance. Although care should be taken not to damage or prematurely age your wood floor, maintenance is easy. Today, prefinished hardwood flooring eliminates the necessity of waxing. A simple, weekly dusting or sweeping is sufficient routine cleaning. (Watch for a future blog on when to resurface your hardwood floor.)

Laminate floors have a reputation for showing footprints, a frustration for those doing the housekeeping. Carpets require regular vacuuming and steaming or shampooing. Even with the best of care, carpets are easily stained.

Real sawn lumber atop a multi-layer plywood core, Owens flooring, combines the look of solid wood with the stability and versatility of engineered hardwood flooring. Click here to read more about the advantages of Owens products.

If you crave the alluring look of natural wood and desire a product that has stood the test of time- consider Owens Flooring. Owens offers prefinished and unfinished options with all the look, feel, and character of solid wood.