Facts and Features of Installing Timber Flooring

Irresistible Flooring

Timber flooring is also known as wood or plank flooring where generally recycled or reclaimed wooden boards are installed to make flooring in homes or offices. This type of flooring is durable. Though it is little bit expensive yet it has many advantages. One really gains the worth of money after installing it. Being used for offices and homes since ages, it speaks for itself. It gives an aesthetic look to the place where it is installed. You can yourself choose the color of the flooring to be used according to your budget.  

Types

There are many types of timber flooring and can be installed in different ways keeping your convenience in mind. You are given an option of installing it directly on the floor, or you can also nail it on to the old wooden flooring. You are also able to install it over concrete flooring. Choosing between the three types of wood, that is, natural, select and standard grades, you can get the beauty of your house enhanced.

Parquetry

Parquetry is another type of timber flooring which is commonly used and is available in types. One is mosaic and the other is block. These two styles are arranged in different patterns and features according to customer desire. Different grades of wood are used in this type of flooring such as black butt, alpine and ash.

Wood flooring mosaic

Wood flooring is similar to wood block flooring as woods are arranged in basket weave pattern followed by mounted on using aluminum foils in order to form panels. These mosaic installed are very less in thickness of 10mm.

Strip flooring

Strip wooden flooring makes use of wooden planks arranged in narrow tongued and grooved hash boards which are nailed into timber joists. Of timber, this flooring is, normally, arranged parallel to the length of the room.

Bamboo flooring

Bamboos are considered durable, reliable and versatile. This type of flooring is very common among customers. These are considered more economical and environment friendly.

Choice

With many manufacturers in this line these days, it becomes important you give your choice some thought and research before opting for someone to do the flooring of your house. You should be able to plan your budget, before you think of contacting any company. Surfing on the net is definitely one way to choose the right company. There are many designs displayed for wooden floorings on different websites. Making a choice and getting thorough knowledge of the prices, this whole process is totally worthwhile.

Advantages

There are many advantages when you opt for timber flooring.

1. This type of flooring is strong enough to withstand a lot of traffic and requires very little maintenance.
2. Strength and durability are the most attract qualities of timber flooring. Lasing for a long time, you can relax once it has been installed.
3. A little bit of re-polishing and re-sanding will make it look fresh and new.
4. There is saving of energy as manufacturing this is easy, since it is natural and eco-friendly.
5. Being hygienic, it speaks volumes in terms of cleanliness.
6. The most important advantage of this timber flooring is that it does not require a lot of maintenance.
7. Being hypo-allergic, timber flooring does not extract any allergens.
8. Low maintenance.
9. Good insulator.

Company

You do have companies offering you flooring which are fire resistant and slip resistant. You ought to make sure you have a look at their certificates before settling for one. You also need to make sure that the timber is treated with the proper solutions, so that you do not face problems after installation. A little effort will go a long way in getting the perfect flooring for your house. Not forgetting to look out if the timber flooring is also checked for thermal resistance, you can be sure to avoid any inconvenience in the future.