Nothing can compare to the indulgent feeling of Solid Wood Floors underneath your bare feet. For decades, solid wood has been considered a luxury item to install in the home or office. This is due to its timeless elegance that is not dictated by fading fashion trends. A quality set of Solid Wooden Flooring will last you years to come.
On numerous occasions, we have been asked to explain the difference between Solid Wood Floors, Laminates and Vinyl. The answer is really quite simple. Solid Wood Flooring is composed of planks that are milled from a single piece of timber. Instead of a top layer of Laminate or Vinyl that is produced to replicate the appearance of wood, Solid Wood Floors naturally have these patterns. Did you know that it is not uncommon for century-old buildings in Europe to still have the original wood floors? This alone shows the durability and strength of Solid Wood.
WHY DO I NEED TO SEAL MY WOODEN FLOOR, AND WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?
It is important to protect the wooden surface with an oil and/or sealer; this could be with a Varnish/lacquer or water based oils.Varnishes/lacquers are low-maintenance but would require sanding of the entire surface to do maintenance or repairs.Water based Oils require a bit more care, but are easier to repair and maintain and they do not normally require the floor to be sanded down to do a restoration of colour. Water based Oils are also available in a variety of colours giving you many options and finishes to use.You could also have a sealer applied over the water based oil to increase the wearing abilities of the Oil.