Hardwood Floor Ideas

On a budget but want new flooring? I’ve ranked the cheapest floors. This means the cheapest to buy, but also takes into account long-term costs. After all, a floor isn’t that cheap if it’s damaged in a year or requires expensive maintenance.

Hardwood doesn’t give you as many color options as most floors. That said, I bet you can find over 100 hardwood floors without doing too much floor shopping. Classic “tree colors” range from yellow to brown to red with infinite shades of each. Then, there’s stain which can make about any color hardwood floor you want. And what color do you want?

You’re definitely familiar with hardwood floors. But cork flooring? Isn’t cork something you use to plug your wine bottle? Well yes, but it’s also used in flooring. And I think it’s one of the most underutilized floors. I’ll explain why in this article!

There really isn’t much to hardwood flooring except a solid hunk of wood. Yes, there are many different things that can make up the appearance of your floor. But the durability of the floor is much simpler. Other than how you take care of it, it really comes down to the type of wood you get. And that’s the purpose of this article: learn about each type of wood.

Cork is one of the most unique floors. You see carpet, hardwood, hardwood-imitators, and tile in most homes. How often have you seen cork? Have a look at our complete Unbiased Guide to cork!

If you’re undecided on bamboo, this is where you should start. Sure bamboo is for you? It still is worth glancing over the strengths and weaknesses of your new investment. This, and much more, included in my Unbiased Bamboo Flooring Guide!

Staining gives new life to your hardwood floor. This can help you avoid a complete floor remodel. Getting tired of the look of your floor? Refresh it with a stain that comes in about any hardwood color you can imagine (more on this later). It’ll give a fresh color but also can make the grain “pop” like it’s new.

Engineered hardwood and bamboo are both what I refer to as “hardwood variants.” Basically, they are both hardwoods with slightly different performance characteristics. But which would work out best in your home? Depending on your tastes, we think you’ll find a clear winner. Check out how engineered hardwood and bamboo compare in 8 categories:

Installing new hardwood floors? I've ranked the hardness of the common types of wood flooring, and discuss the pros and cons of each type of wood.

Learn to buy bamboo flooring, pros and cons, getting a great deal, and more. This guide has helped many floor shoppers pick the best bamboo for their homes.

Hardwood stains give new life to old flooring or a new look for new flooring. It's not a requirement but can save you a lot of money on remodeling.

The Olde World look has been growing steadily in popularity and our wide plank livesawn White Oak offered with custom finishing options has been a real hit! Contact us for samples in your choice of stain and finish. :):

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31 Hardwood Flooring Ideas With Pros And Cons