Hardwood
Flooring design tips
Color
Woods styles come in strips, planks, or parquet tiles with numerous
edge treatments such as square, micro, and beveled edges. You can
choose from a wide range of stains to complement your décor
and from two types of finishes: urethane or wax. Both can be enjoyed
as soon as the floor is installed.
The shade of hardwood flooring, you choose can dramatically change
the look of your room. You can compliment the other design aspects
in the room, bringing continuity and balance to the overall design.
Lighter colors of hardwood flooring help small rooms appear larger,
while rich, dark tones add drama to larger rooms to create a warmer,
more intimate feel.
One of the most popular attributes of hardwood flooring, is it's
natural coloration. Natural hardwood flooring adapts to any style,
now or in the future. For rooms with plenty of natural light, you
may want to consider some of the darker tones available in hardwood
flooring . If the room doesn't have natural light, you can lighten
it up considerably by choosing a floor with a lighter color. Just
remember, you can avoid being tied to a particular scheme by choosing
natural colors.
Edges
Hardwood floors are available with a variety of edge treatments,
each one having a different effect on the overall appearance of the
room. Edge treatments refer to special milling on the edges of each
individual board to create visual effects. Square edge boards fit
flush against each other. Beveled boards have sides that are sanded
to create angled grooves or an outline effect around each board and
delineate detail in the natural wood. Micro or eased edges are slightly
sanded, creating a less apparent beveled outline.
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