We have an idea of what wood is and what flooring is but do we know there is a thing known as wood flooring, which comes from the combination of both. Wood flooring types come in a wide variety of range, they are becoming increasingly popular today. It is known as one of the most preferred flooring option among house and commercial property owners. The reason behind this is because, it helps in giving off a classy, elegant and sophisticated look to the whole place. The best part about this is that it can be combined with any type of aesthetic, be it a rustic look or a modern design, which makes them a good choice for upping your home decorations. The wood flooring style has been in the market for many centuries and is still very popular, so one need not worry about it going out of style anytime soon.
Every piece, every type brings a different look to your place and leaves you with the feeling of nostalgia. People who like to create a warm, cozy environment to live in, this is the best flooring option for you especially if it is combined with the right pieces of furniture, then you got yourself an exquisite home. Bamboo flooring is also considered as one of the parts of wood flooring even though it is made up of bamboo rather than timber which is used in the making of wood flooring.
Different types of wood flooring.
- Solid hard wood flooring.
- The planks of solid hardwood flooring are made up from a single piece/layer of timber.
- Mostly this type of flooring is used for structural purposes and is generally installed perpendicular to the wooden support beams.
- Solid wood flooring.
- Unlike engineered flooring, this is made up from a single piece of timber which is made from kiln or is often air dried before sawing.
- This is flexible, depending on the design you want this can be cut into three types namely, flat-sawn, quarter-sawn, and rift-sawn.
- Engineered flooring.
- In this type of flooring, two extra layers of wood are adhered together to make it into a plank.
- Generally a layer of lamella which is expensive is stuck together on a cheaper piece of wood.
- It has an increased rate of stability as it’s constructed at a 90° angle.
