Are you planning a home improvement project? Whether it’s a new coat of paint or a major change, installing hardwood floors is an excellent way to improve the overall look of your home. As there are so many different varieties of hardwood floor available, there is bound to be an option to fit into every budget.

Many older homes possess hardwood floors below the carpeting. During the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, wall-to-wall carpeting would usually cover the hardwood floor as it was considered to be more comfortable and energy efficient than hardwood flooring. However, the popularity of hardwood flooring is now on the rise due to research linking carpeting to allergens such as mould, dust and other particles. This household residue can become trapped within the fibres of the carpet and can cause problems to the inhabitant’s health.

However, when you have hardwood floors in your home, it is much easier to eliminate these allergens and other stains with simple cleaning. Also, imperfections and irregularities in colour on hardwood floors are often considered a part of the natural attractiveness of it. Natural blemishes are what differentiate hardwood floors from products that look similar to wood.

Installing hardwood floors adds value to the home, and the colour scheme can be easily altered using area rugs.