No one type of wood flooring is ideal for every room. The period of time and steps involved to install a decorative floor by flooring services can vary greatly from job to job. Here’s a look at the pros, cons of popular floor types for flooring installation, as well as more information about them.

Hardwood Installation

Our first example is a traditional favourite, it is the hardwood flooring. It is massively known and has consistently been on-demand because of its warm, classic look. It’s in-demand because of how durable and long-term it can be when installed.

Timber hardwood flooring comes in a variety of patterns and finishes. With timber flooring installation, you can make a choice between structural solid plank floorboards or engineered timber flooring. Both have great durability will last for generations if treated well. They will also come in the form of planks, or parquetry designs (including herringbone/chevron and more).

Timber flooring is extremely durable and surprisingly comfortable. Because of its low-allergenic nature, it’s even easier to maintain and care for. A bit of love in some areas every few years will not just keep the look and integrity, but also maintain its moisture resistance and keep it looking good for decades.

Laminate Installation

Installing laminate flooring is easier than you’d expect. Plastic laminate flooring is processed through “dry” installation. So there’s no need for grout, adhesives, or mortar to set up and dry. Laminate floors don’t require any complicated tools or saws for cutting. Unlike solid hardwood flooring that needs a bit of nailing down to install, the laminate floors just snap together. After all, laminate installation is much like putting together a large puzzle. While it’s easy to install, it doesn’t last as long, and can start to lift and peel at the edges. You can read more about how hardwood performs in comparison to laminate flooring.

Concrete Flooring Installation

On a small project, such as a basement floor, concrete flooring installation has a timeframe that can range anywhere from two to six days. The more complex decorative concrete floor projects with multiple stain or dye colours and custom graphics will take a much longer time to complete than a simple project calling for just one coat of stain and a sealer. The current condition of the existing concrete substrate also has a big impact on the time required for completing results. If the floor will need extensive or further surface preparation or repair, adding at least an extra day or two to the schedule is needed. It suits the popular industrial look, but may not last the trends of time as well as timber flooring.

We may have some bias, but we also know from experience in the industry and the simple winner here is timber flooring, and here’s why:

• It’ll last for decades, with simple care
• It’s hypoallergenic and doesn’t collect dust like carpet
• It’s timeless design means that you won’t need to worry about it going out of fashion
• It looks incredible, feels great, brings a space to life and will have visitors talking

How Often Should You Polishing Floorboards

Having your floor polished done by a floor polishing service, as well as sanding the floor for every 10 years or so will allow you to achieve that new look again. If your floor has heavy foot traffic or has become a lot damaged or stained, then you may need to sand it more often.

Meanwhile, the right flooring service should at least have the proper approach. You ought to seek a highly qualified team of specialist flooring carpenters to ensure your project is managed seamlessly from start to finish.