Hardwood Floors Chicago

Hardwood Floors Chicago
Most of people seem to be in love with hardwood floors .There’s a certain pride factor to having it installed in a single room or throughout an entire home. It exudes a sturdy, well-built residence designed to stand the test of time and.
But what are the advantages of hardwood flooring over other floor coverings? Over time, vinyl flooring will dry, roll up at corners or edges, and have a propensity to crack. Carpet, while it may feel better on bare feet, has the disadvantage of its color fading over time; it also is susceptible to staining and, unfortunately, has a way of soaking up moisture and retaining odors – particularly if a pet has an accident. Hardwood flooring, on the other hand, is extremely durable, repels moisture, and is an ideal floor covering for people with allergies because it will not hide dust or pet dander. There are other advantages, too:
•    Safety and Health: Hardwood flooring is the near perfect foil for dust, pet danger, and other particulate matter, ensuring a safe and healthier environment, especially for those suffering from allergies. While hardwood flooring may be more expensive than carpeting, vinyl, or other floor coverings, it can be refinished multiple times – sometimes lasting for more than 100 years.
•    Less Maintenance: Carpeting needs constant upkeep. It gets dirty and needs regular vacuuming – sometimes even professional cleaning. Hardwood flooring, by comparison, benefits from a wet mop and floor polish a handful of times each year.

•    Sustainability: Because wood is a naturally occurring source that can be re-forested, hardwood flooring is an ideal ecological choice for anyone concerned about protecting the environment. Certain types of fast-growing hardwood flooring materials, such as bamboo – which is actually grass – make this a reasonable possibility.
•    Durability: The strength and durability of quality hardwood flooring can’t be stressed enough. While a hardwood surface can be dented, scratched, or gouged, repairing or refinishing it is normally a matter of smoothing out the damaged area, filling it, and then smoothing and finishing it with urethane or other type of finish. But beyond that, the choices in hardwood flooring are immense. American Cherry, for instance, is a good hardwood flooring option and easy to work with. Maple is harder than Oak and has a naturally abrasion resistant surface. It’s also a nostalgic, “throw back” choice as it was a favored floor covering choice by early American settlers.

If you are still in doubt and don’t know which type of floors you need, you can always stop by in our store on 3100 N Elston in Chicago and choose the floors of your dreams.