Out of all the wood flooring choices available today, oak seems to be at the top of everyone’s list. If you are considering investing in a wooden floor, take a look at some of the specific benefits that oak offers.
Oak Floors
Oak is a hardwood and is extremely hard wearing. It has been used for centuries now in the building trade and has established extreme credibility for durability. This is born out in that fact that 200 year old reclaimed oak can still be purchased and looks beautiful.
Oak actually improves with age like a good red wine. If you were to look at some 200 year old reclaimed Oak, you would not doubt this. Even within a couple of years the color will get richer and if you look after your floor, it really will just get better and better.
Advantages
Oak provides a very attractive grain that is ideal for flooring. The one thing that wood flooring can’t really offer, which carpet and linoleum can, is decorative patterns and styles. Therefore, wood buyers rely on the grain to replace this and help define the look of their room. Oak is an ideal alternative to patterned carpet and linoleum, thanks to its attractive grains. Prime grades are very clean cut whereas rustic or character grades have lots of knots and grain patterns. Because of its popularity and abundance Oak has been made available in an astonishing array of styles, grades and dimensions, giving the consumer the opportunity to select their preference.
Above all other woods Oak takes very well to staining and coloring therefore adding to the already vast choice available. It is available in shades from limed white to natural color to very dark, and from a contemporary clean cut look to an old antique appearance. Oak is remarkably resistant to fungal and insect attacks. What this means for you is less money spent on repairs and damage to your floors. Oak has been used as a sign of opulence in the past due to its attractiveness and still has a prestigious flair due to this distinction. So, if you are looking for a way to give your home that old, sophisticated, and prestigious look, then oak is the way to go.
Disadvantages
For people concerned about their environmental impact, oak may not be the best choice. Oak is a hardwood, which means it comes from trees that take longer to grow than softwood. So, once these trees become lumber, they don’t regenerate quickly.
Another disadvantage of oak hardwood flooring is that it can be more expensive than some other types of flooring. The initial cost of the lumber and installation may be higher than other woods, but keep in mind that oak floors can last a lifetime with proper care, so this point could be moot.
Also, hardwood flooring isn’t the best choice for rooms or homes with high humidity. If you are somewhere with high humidity or lots of rainfall, another type of flooring could be best for your home.
Décor
Every type of wood flooring has an undertone which defines its characteristic. It will either be warm, cool, or neutral. When matching your flooring with furniture (or, vice versa), you will want to use the same undertone. If your wood flooring has a warm undertone, like orange, red, or yellow, furniture with a warm undertone will generally work well with it. Red oak flooring typically matches up with red furniture or at least furniture that has red undertones. Golden oak goes well with furniture that has a yellow undertone…or red or orange.
Oak Floors
All in all, if your priority is getting a high-quality wood with a timeless look and feel, then oak will exceed your wildest expectations. It is the filet mignon of wood flooring, which is why it is in such high demand.
Contact us
VCH Flooring stands by the promise to do the job right. Our professional installers will perform services consistent with the industry standards to your satisfaction. If you have concerns after the installation, contact us within 60 days and the services with be re-done at no additional cost. Product warranties vary by manufacturer. Because we are a services company and do not manufacture products, we only warranty our services with the DONE RIGHT GUARANTEE. We will disclose the warranties before the work begins as part of our transparency policy to be good neighbors who serve the community with excellence. Email vchflooring@gmail.com
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