Yes wooden floors are the trend now, they are  HOT in almost any deco!

 

 

 Wood flooring is one of the only and few types of flooring which can create warmth, give a natural look and fit almost any style deco. If you ask your interior designer or wooden floor supplier, they would be able to recommend the most suitable type of wood flooring as there are many wood species to choose from and even different coatings. However if you are designing your own property, here is our guide to wood flooring.

 

There are two types of wood flooring which you are likely to come across. These are solid floors which are sometimes called real wood floors and engineered floors which are sometimes called… semi real wood floors. While to the naked eye the floors might look the same but, they are made from different materials. Solid floors are made from 100% real wood which gives them extra strength and durability. On the other hand, engineered floors are made from a combination of wood, plywood and hardwood Veneer which means that unlike 100% real wood they will not react to temperature changes, ideal for places where real wood might shrink or expand, i.e. kitchens and bathrooms.
Wood species types explained:

There are many wood species available to choose from, starting with the ordinary to the very exotic. The most common are oak and walnut which feature in most homes. Both species popularity is driven by their prices, availability and of course from a design point of view, attractive grain markings.

Wood flooring coatings explained:

No matter which floor type or wood species you have chosen, they all require a layer of top coating to protect the floor and to ensure prolong lifespan. Wood flooring will last for 25 years and even much longer provided the right coating is used. The most common coatings are oiled, brushed and of course oiled and brushed all in one. They not only give the floor that fantastic look, but also serve to protect it from minor scuffs. There are also more practical oriented coating such as UV lacquered which designed to protect a floor which is subjected to direct sunlight over long parts of the day. Your interior designer and wood flooring supplier will be able to help you with choosing the right coating.

Ethical and environmental responsibilities:

We encourage you to fit wood species which are not endangered and from sellers who source their woods from sustainable forests. Most sellers will display some type of ethical statement explaining where the wood is sourced from.

 

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Article by the team at wood flooring supplier wood and beyond.

 

ANDREAFAY is an interior designer based in North London, England. She writes about whats HOT in design, new trends and her travels  in order to source items and inspirations.