Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Home Improvement Ideas: Hardwood Floors

By Alix Montoya

Homes with hardwood floors are always charming and beautiful. Sometimes, in old homes, if you strip away the carpeting you'll find hardwood floors underneath. With a little restoration, you can actually make that old floor be as good as new.

There are many types of hardwood you can choose from for your floor. You can have your choice of mahogany, walnut, pine and ash. The most popular one is oak because of it's elegance and richness.

If you're planning to have hardwood floors installed for your home, you have to consider the finishing process. This is very important as it defines the difference between a great looking floor and a not-so-great looking one. You have to consider whether hardwood floor is actually for your home as well. Try to match if the designs go together really well.

After you've bought the hardwood planks, let them sit around the house for one up to three weeks so they will get acclimated to their surroundings. During this time, you will see a lot of cracks on the wood. You don't have to worry because this is okay and can easily be fixed.

Hardwood floors are a great way for you to enhance your home's beauty. It has a lasting quality to it that make you feel warm all over. So make sure that you follow all the rules when installing it. Consult professionals if you need to. - 15252

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