Your Lifestyle

When considering your flooring options take a moment to consider "how you live". The following will help you to address some key points when making your final flooring decisions.


Do you have young children or pets?
A Satin finish, distressed or hand scraped hardwood floors will help reduce the appearance of everyday wear and tear.


Do you or a family member have special needs such as a wheel chair or walker?
Cork flooring is resilient, it can return to its original shape even when exposed to heavy weight and pressure.


Is the resale value of your home a consideration?
National surveys have revealed that homes with hardwood flooring sell faster and at higher prices. Solid hardwood flooring last on average one hundred years truly a lifetime investment.


Are you environmentally minded and building green? Do you know your LEED points?
Under the "Rapidly Renewable Materials" credit, any solid and strand-woven bamboo flooring earns points, but engineered bamboo does not.


What colors due you prefer?
Hues that contain red or those that have more of a yellow value. Red Oak tends to feature a more reddish-brown heartwood and warm, glowing tones. White Oak has pales tones with a contrasting grain.


What atmosphere are you trying to create? Formal, Casual, Rustic or a combination?
Hardwood flooring works well in both formal and casual environments depending on the stain, finish and sometimes species of wood. Darker stains are typically a good choice for the more formal interior. Oak, maple, pine, and hickory are perfect for creating a relaxed, warm and inviting feel.


Are allergies, asthma or respiratory issues a concern?
Hardwood floors won’t hold onto dust mites dander or dust, so you can breathe easy. People who suffer from allergies are big fans of Cork flooring due to their hypoallergenic properties.


Regardless of the size of your home, what colors you are working with or your decorating style, your flooring selection should be a reflection of your own unique personal style.