Hardwood Flooring in Gainesville, FL
Hardwood Flooring in Gainesville, FL
Searching for high-end flooring that’s equipped to oversee our humid climate without warping? We have the best engineered hardwood flooring selection at Carpet One Floor & Home of Gainesville, FL.
Hardwood flooring adds unique character and natural charm to any setting, and it can increase your property value. if you’re looking to add a new, high-quality floor to your home, come check out our hardwood flooring inventory and hardwood installation options.
Hardwood floors come in distinctive styles. You can choose from a variety of wood species, including
Each has its own colors, grain patterns, and hardness levels. Additionally, your floors are distinguished by various
Currently, dark wood floors with hand-scraped, weathered textures that give the floor a reclaimed look are popular. We also have clients interested in light wood floors with smooth grain patterns and glossy finishes.
Hardwood flooring is available in solid and engineered constructions. Solid hardwood is the more traditional option with its simple, time-tested construction. Each plank is typically ¾’’ inch thick and made from a slice of premium wood and nothing else.
Engineered hardwood has a special layered construction. The planks are made by laminating layers of wood composite together in a cross-grain direction. At the surface, hardwood companies place a genuine wood veneer. Because of the layered construction, engineered hardwood cannot be refinished as often as solid hardwood.
Engineered hardwood floors are more dimensionally stable and resist swelling and shrinking in humid environments. It is therefore no surprise that engineered hardwood now makes up about 40% of new hardwood installations.
Hardwood flooring has specific installation requirements and should always be handled with care. For solid hardwood flooring, this means always installing it either on or above grade. For engineered hardwood flooring, a bit more flexibility is afforded. It can be used below grade.
All hardwood flooring should be avoided in laundry rooms or bathrooms and should be used in dry, climate-controlled, and quieter rooms that aren’t prone to excessive humidity. If properly situated, installed, and maintained, your hardwood flooring investment will certainly pay off with ongoing value added to your property.
We have a variety of hardwood flooring options on display in our showroom to fit your design needs. We offer exclusive product lines like Rustic River, as well we beloved brandslike Baroque, Bigelow, Mohawk, Armstrong, and Bruce, which represent some of the most advanced hardwood options available today. Visit us onlineto explore our hardwood flooring.
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 | How to Maintain Hardwood Floors
Keeping your hardwood floors beautiful is easy as long as you follow your manufacturer's instructions to avoid harsh cleaners that can damage the finish.
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