If you’ve made up your mind about getting a wood floor in Newcastle, then it’s time to acquaint yourself with all the different varieties available. Keep scrolling!
Finished wood v/s unfinished wood?
An unfinished wood is ideal for you if you’re looking to apply custom stains before the final finish. It is the best choice. When? When you want to match the colour of your new wooden floor with the existing one.
Many people also choose unfinished wood for kitchen floors as the finish then penetrates the seam and seals the floor. This makes the floor waterproof and airtight.
The other quality of wood available for flooring is the prefinished type. This comes directly from the factory, sanded and sealed. If you want to avoid the typical smell that comes from polishing wooden floors, you might need to go for the prefinished quality of wood. In fact, this variety of flooring comes with lesser installation hassles.
Solid wood v/s engineered wood
Solid wood can be sanded and refinished several times over. It varies in thickness from 5/8th of an inch to 3/4th of an inch. The only trouble with this quality of wood is that it is susceptible to changes in temperature and levels of humidity.
The other variety is engineered wood, which is a veneer of real wood glued to several layers of actual wood underneath. In essence, it is like plywood but strictly for flooring purposes. Engineered wood is, therefore, stable over a long period of time due to the several additional layers of wood providing support.
Which is the ideal type of wood?
Simply put, the best species of wood is the one that’s readily available and is strong enough to last long. Strength, endurance and texture are some of the important determining qualities that separate one species of wood from another.
Oak and maple will work well for your floor if you’re looking for a variety that’s strong and readily available. However, if you’re after a more niche look, you may need to consider more varieties. Bamboo, walnut, ash, and mahogany are all wood species that find use in building excellent hardwood floors.
However, if you’re after even more exotic species, you might consider choosing from one of Mesquite, teak and Jarrah.
Now that you know to select the right kind of wood for your floor, go on and start building! Well, which one would you prefer?
