Sunday, May 12, 2013

Hardwood Floor Installation Makes Houses Cooler

These days, houses are not only for the basic purpose of living in it. Many people customize their houses to show their style, to make a statement, to adapt to their needs, and sometimes, even just to show it off. And in today’s modern times, you can customize just about almost everything in your house. One option is to stylize the flooring. In Tampa, Florida, hardwood floor installation is a popular choice.

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If you go to Tampa, you will see that a lot of houses have hardwood floors instead of tiles and carpets. Sometimes, it can be a mixture of two or all three types of flooring. Even other houses in Florida have adopted the trend of installing hardwood floors, especially beach houses that are very popular during the summer. Real estate companies in Tampa also did hardwood floor installation on the houses they sell to attract buyers.


Four Ways of Installing Hardwood Floors

There are four ways to do hardwood floor installation. The first one is the tongue-and-groove. This is a method where the hardwood has two ends, one the tongue and the other the groove, which fit each other like jigsaw puzzle pieces. Once joined, the lines are not visible anymore.

The second method is the click system, which unlike the first method doesn’t require the use of adhesives. Installing hardwood floors through the click system is easier, and they are good for do-it-yourself hardwood floor installation.

The third one involves a floor connection system, which allows for different kinds of hardwood floors to be installed together.

The last one is the parquet hardwood floor installation. They require more work and are installed on a cement base, thus re-finishing is required.

All of these methods for installing hardwood floors are used in Tampa, and some houses even have a combination of two or more types.


The Popularity of Unfinished Hardwood Flooring

One reason why installing unfinished hardwood flooring is popular is because they are cheaper than finished ones. They are easy to install, too. However, the challenge comes after the installation. With unfinished hardwood flooring, you have to sand down the boards, clean them up, stain them, and then of course put on the final finish to give them that incredible rich look.


Caring For Hardwood Floors

These floors are easy to maintain. Caring for your hardwood floors is similar to caring for tiles. A little vacuuming, sweeping, or mopping will leave it looking great. Unlike carpets, hardwood floors do not attract and collect dust particles or spills, and they do not develop nasty odors.

For better caring, use the cleaning products recommended by the manufacturer or the installer of your hardwood.




Willow Wood Hardwood Flooring
8105 North Otis Ave Tampa FL 33604
(813) 382-0009
http://www.willowwoodhardwoodflooring.com

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