Tips for Choosing Dark Hardwood Floors
Achieving a great-looking dark hardwood floor starts with picking the right type of wood for your project. Here some tips to help you decide what dark wood floor is best for your home.
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Plank width
If you choose to go with dark wood floors, you will need to pay attention to the plank width. Most people look at it because it makes the floor look better, but it also has other advantages.
If you go with a wider plank width, your floor will be more comfortable. This is because they are harder and smoother compared to the narrow size.
And if you have narrow planks, it can make your floor feel ‘spongy.’ The wider the wood, the harder it will feel.
The reason why people choose to go with narrow planks is that they are tried and true. They are going to be more durable and harder than wider planks.
The wider planks will last longer, but they might not be as hard. This all depends on what you are looking for out of your wood flooring.
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Solid vs. engineered
Another thing to consider is whether you want to go with a solid or engineered hardwood floor.
Engineered wood floors can be made up of two or three layers of wood glued together. This means that it is going to be cheaper, but it will not last as long.
The main disadvantage of engineered wood is that it can feel slightly ‘spongy.’ The wood burns out quickly, but it is also more expensive.
On the other hand, solid wood floors last forever and are naturally beautiful. They will never burn out or end up looking old.
When compared to engineered wood, solid wood floors are more expensive. However, they are worth the cost because they will last for decades.
