Hardwood flooring is a viable option if you do not want to have carpets in your home. Many people are replacing their old carpets with wooden flooring because it looks extremely attractive in addition to being practical and extremely durable.

However, before you start laying the hardwood floor, there is a number of different options available to you in terms of the wood and style that you go for.

Most people when they think of hardwood flooring, they automatically think of oak. Oak is a fantastic wood when it comes to hardwood flooring but there are many other types of wood that you can choose from. If you would prefer a lighter coloured wood in your home, you could choose from ash, or if you’d prefer something dark a wood such as cherry or maple would be perfect.

Whatever type of wood that you choose from, you need to make sure that you get a flooring specialist in to lay it for you. They will ensure that the floor underneath is properly prepared with insulation prior to the hardwood flooring being laid. They have all the tools that is required to lay a hardwood flooring properly and professionally.