One of the main factors when considering wood flooring is the type of subflooring that is present in your room. Typical subfloors are either concrete or wood, varying on the age of your property. Wooden subfloors are the best option for installing solid wood flooring onto. If you have a concrete subfloor, it does not mean that you can't fit a wood floor, however, you would need to also install a damp proof membrane. This is because the chemicals in concrete leach liquid from their surroundings. This would cause your floor boards to contract and thus produce unsightly gaps in your room.
Another serious consideration when deciding if you want to install wood flooring, is the type of room you are thinking of revamping. Footfall, is a factor as high wear areas would be more suited to harder substances. Engineered wood flooring may offer a solution to this, as the interlaced layers of wood produce a sturdier plank. The use of the room may also be a consideration, as it will affect the type of floor that you need. Bathrooms are by nature, prone to high levels of humidity and as such you will need to pick a floor that will stand up to this. Engineered flooring can provide the solution, as it is designed to withstand more of the elements that traditional solid wood flooring struggles with. When choosing your flooring it is worth bearing in mind that classic design principals generally call for the same type of wood flooring across your home. As such you should pick a colour and grain that matches the majority of your furniture. At Floorsave we have a huge selection of wood flooring in a variety of woods, such as oak, walnut and beech. To ensure that you can pick a wood flooring that suits your taste at a price that you can afford. We even offer different finishes on different woods for example you can buy our European oak flooring in either a lacquered, brushed and oiled or a smoked brushed and oiled finish. So your wood flooring can be even more to your tastes. If you would like to talk to a member of our highly experienced team about how to choose the floor for you, please don't hesitate to ring.
