If you want your home to look as good as it can, there is quite simply no substitute for solid wood flooring. New floors look immaculate and old floors can be made to look just as good if you hire someone to professionally resurface and renovate them.
When choosing a new floor, consider the type of wood carefully. Certain woods are harder than others and therefore more durable. For example, ash is generally a good deal harder than cherry or birch. However, all woods used for flooring are hardwoods and will be able to withstand a good deal of foot traffic. Often, if you get a darker wood, scuffs and scratches are less noticeable anyway, so you could bear this in mind when making your selection.
Having had your floor installed, you thereafter need to care for it properly. It will need brushing and mopping occasionally and there will eventually come a time when you need to resurface it. When it comes to this point, you would be well-advised to make use of professionals. Wood floor experts will make use of the right tools for the job and will also understand the properties of each wood type, tailoring their approach accordingly.
