Hardwood Floors ~ Replace Or Reface?

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:18:03 EST

Compared to hard wood floors of days long gone by,flooring today has definitely been kicked up a notch major league.Manufacturers have considered everything from cost to durability andthey have done a magnificent job.

There is no arguing that whenit comes to wood floors, they most definitely add value to any home andthe most low maintenance floor covering known and desired today. Let'snot forget that they are also a practical choice because unlikecarpeting, dust and their mites along with other fine particles won'tget trapped in them, which can cause allergies such as skin irritationsand asthma.

Durable exotic hardwoods will resist scratches anddents and are also available in different grades and finishes. Beprepared to pay for quality, however, like anything else you do. Do ityourself laminate flooring is a simple tongue and groove process thatallows the boards to easily click together. You don't have to worryabout glue, nails and staples. If you are looking for ease and aperfect fit, this could possibly be your way to go. Prefinishedhardwoods generally contain a polyurethane finish that avails abeautiful shine to your flooring and comes in either a solid orengineered wood, already sanded, stained, finished and can even beinstalled over concrete.

Like any project, replacing hardwoodfloors should take some serious thought. Sit down and plan out what itis you hope to attain in look, comfort, durability and pricing. If yourpresent floor hasn't been refinished multiple times, think of the moneyyou can save bringing back to life that beautiful shine and lustersimply by resanding and refinishing the surface. Let's not forget thereare other options as well like tile and vinyl. Early glazed tilesdating back to Egypt thousand of years ago have been discovered ... nowhow's that for durability? Vinyl has been a choice for the past fourdecades and range from low to high end when it comes to life span.

What it all boils down to is careful consideration, not after thought.

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Hardwood Floors ~ Replace Or Reface?