Wood flooring is one of the most popular types that everyone wants in their homes. There are many types of wood flooring. Considering the interiors of your house, you should decide the kind of wood flooring you want.
Considering this, there are many types of wood and there are many hardwoods used in the making of wood flooring. Perhaps the most popular woods in the making of flooring are oak, maple and walnut. Woods like teak are also used sometimes. A wood floor can also made up of pine although pine is a softer wood.
In addition to the types of wood flooring it also varies in the form of the wood.
• Solid wood is solid in nature.
• Engineered wood is made by piling many thin layers of hardwood in crisscross directions.
• Acrylic wood is made from a combination of solid wood and acrylic. This way a strong material is created.
Hardwood flooring can also be categorised by the size of the floor. The width of wood flooring varies. Types of wood flooring can vary in finish, shades and the designs or patterns.
How the wood is treated is another consideration, because the wood can be stained to give it a dark or light look. Some hardwood flooring is also left untreated for a natural look.