Wood

Why Wood Never Goes Out Of Style

There’s hardly a flooring more unique than wood, which is why wood flooring has been enjoying a resurgence in popularity over the past decade or so.

First, no matter which species you choose, from the simplest pine to the most elegant exotic, no two pieces are alike. Natural growth creates random grains and blends subtle tones due to variables like weather, minerals and age. So, your floor will be a one-of-a-kind, especially so with the trendy old-world, hand-scraped look!

Next, colors and grains differ from species to species, even tree to tree. Plus, the look of wood from the same tree can vary, depending on the way each piece is cut.

And let’s not forget that while wood flooring is all natural, it can be re-colored and refinished.

Speaking of color, wood flooring is full of color, though it’s a delightful attribute that’s so often overlooked. From cool blondes and butter creams, to warm russets and stunning oranges to the calming influence of neutrals like the smoky and espresso browns, wood provides designers with plenty of color to work with. Moreover, these colors and tones are easy to redecorate with even after many generations. That makes wood a true, permanent investment in your home.

If that weren’t enough, wood has taken on some new characteristics that make it an excellent choice for redecorating. It wasn’t more than a generation ago that wood floors were considered an item to be selected when the home was built.

Retrofitting was costly, time-consuming and messy. Those days are gone. Pre-finished floors and wider planks plus highly stable engineered versions and now even snap-in-place versions mean wood floors can be a cost effective and easy part of a stylish makeover.

It takes only a few things to make a great wood floor stunning. It’s in the details like moldings, trim and transition pieces and, of course, the installation pattern you choose. Wood is about as versatile as it gets. You can even use it for architectural trim, such as crown moldings.

Whatever your choice, when it’s time to get down to details, come see us and ask about the possibilities, including today’s popular gloss levels and the new, tougher finishes that help keep your new floor looking just that -- new -- longer.