1. Variety, look and touch

Hardwood flooring come in a wide selection of variations to match the look of your home. There are many woods, patterns and stains. Most homeowners and buyers will agree that wood floors are beautiful and much more attractive than tile or carpet, which would limit your design and furniture choices. It can be sanded and refinished with a light or clear stain to give the room a clean and bright look. It creates “warmth” and it feels good under your feet, which makes it comfortable to walk on and gives off a cozy feeling. Hardwood flooring remains in symbiotic relationship with human nature.

2. Energy efficiency

Wood floor is a wonderful insulator that retains heat. It is a beautiful example of a flooring product that is energy efficient. If installed correctly, wood floors are warm in winter and cool in summer, adding a buffer between the subfloor and your room. Wood also improves your home’s heat circulation by allowing heat to pass through it. It makes your home greener on a budget. You will be warmer, and your bill will be smaller. Wood floor helps to build a sustainable home.

3. Easy maintenance, hygiene and better for babies

It is very easy to vacuum and mop. It doesn’t tend to attract too much debris, dust or dirt because of the non-electrostatic nature of wooden flooring. The general maintenance of wood floor is pretty simple while it is pretty resistant to liquid spills. Usually households with pets tend to have a musty and an unpleasant smell due to spills on the carpeted area, but with wooden flooring, this can be the least of your worries. It is harmless and non-toxic, which is best for babies who have just learned to crawl. Wood floors do not capture allergy-causing substances that build up in your home.

4. Organic

Hardwood flooring has been increasingly popular because it’s the healthiest option available with an organic origin. Wood floors help to reduce the environmental impact because they are also biodegradable.

5. Increases home value

Homes with hardwood flooring have long been the top choice for home buyers and are easier to sell. Wood floor might seem like a big investment initially, but you don’t need to replace them every 10 years like the other types of flooring like carpet, linoleum or the laminate ones tend to get damaged too soon, due to wear and tear. Hardwood floors are resilient and long-lasting. With proper maintenance and care, they can last centuries.

1. Water can deteriorate the wood

Hardwood floors are vulnerable to moisture and humidity. You can clean wooden flooring with a mop, but they should not be dripping with water. Moisture content gradually causes the wood to expand. The worst type of damage to wood floors comes from a leak that penetrates between the boards and the subfloor, when water goes down inside a wall and flows into the flooring. Molds or fungus may grow in humid and wet areas in the gaps between the top and sub-layer of the floor.

2. Wear and scratch

If you have a lot of activity in your home, this may be a bigger drawback. You may have to refinish your wood floor after installation.

3. Cost of installation

It is is a larger investment when compared to other types of flooring options. It is more expensive than installing tile or carpet.

4. Noise

Hardwood floors can be quite noisy when compared to carpet. It can cause a great deal of nuisance for your neighbors living downstairs if you’re residing in an apartment.