At a time when homeowners are saving pennies, installing hardwood floors remains one of the top trends in home improvement. Why? Because it’s guaranteed to add value to a home, it’s considered classic and will last for decades, and it’s relatively inexpensive.
When it comes to hardwood flooring, Bruce Hardwoods is considered a leading manufacturer due to its quality, aesthetics, and selection. Bruce Hardwoods come in several varieties, with hundreds of styles and color combinations. The most popular woods used include oak, ash, birch, beech, maple, and hickory.
With so many different options to choose from, how do you know which one is right for your home?
For an elegant, formal setting in your home, darker woods and finishes add a warm feel, like Bruce Hardwood’s stunning Dundee Plank in cherry or mocha. For everyday use, opt for contemporary maple, or even a combination of maple and oak, like Bruce Hardwood’s Liberty Plank flooring.
If your style is a bit retro, or you want to add an American flair to your home, choose American Vintage Walnut from Bruce Hardwoods. If you have kids or pets, Bruce Park Avenue Premium Plywood is eight times more resistant to surface scratches and stains than any other wood on the market, and it’s backed by a 30-year warranty.
In addition to the type of wood used, you will need to select a pattern. The most common patterns are strip and plank, although a popular trend among homeowners is to integrate their own custom designs into the wood.
Talk to a Bruce Hardwoods flooring installation specialist to discuss your options. When choosing a color and cut, be sure to ask for samples and don’t forget to ask about cleaning. Different woods require different cleaning methods, and some floors can only be professionally cleaned. When making an investment in a home like this, you don’t want any surprises!