The flooring that you install in your home should last several years before you even have to consider replacement. If your flooring isn't lasting that long, chances are, you aren't choosing the type of flooring that will fit into your lifestyle very well. This blog is all about choosing flooring that will fit into your lifestyle and last you many, many years before you have to rip it up and replace it. You will also find tips for keeping it looking like new as it survives the abuse that your family, friends and pets put it through during the course of the year.
If you are considering wood flooring for your home, there are many different options to choose from. You can choose from hardwoods, engineered flooring, and other natural materials like bamboo. There are also many options to give your wood floors a custom look. Here are some options you may want to consider to give your new wood flooring a custom finish:
1. Combining Materials For A Unique Custom Look
The different wood materials available for flooring gives you many options for a custom floor. You may want to consider combining different wood materials to create custom designs in your floors. This can be done by using light and dark woods with different grain patterns. If you want to create borders around floors, using different materials can help make custom bordering standout from the rest of the floor.
2. Using Different Colored Stains To Create Patterns
Another option that you may want to consider for your floors is using different colored wood stains. This can be done by using dark and light colored stains for different features. For example, apply a light stain and then use the darker stain for the designs. You can also use stencil patterns to create interesting features in your new flooring. Doing the dark colors over the lighter stain will make the process easier.
3. Wood Alternatives For A Unique Flooring Solution
Wood is not the only material available to give your flooring a custom look. There are also modern materials like bamboo and engineered flooring for custom floors in your home. Bamboo can come in many different colors and be combined to give your floors a custom look. Engineered flooring can be good for adding tropical hardwood to your home, which can be difficult to find in conventional hardwood flooring materials.
4. Having Floors Installed With Patterns And Custom Inlay Designs
The floors you have installed in your home can also be installed with special patterns and inlaid designs. This can give your floors the look of custom tile work. To add curves to the design, pieces can be steamed and bent to create the patterns. This can be good for areas like entrances and large, open areas.
These are some of the options you may want to consider to give your new wood floors custom look. If you are ready for new wood floors in your home, contact a flooring contractor, like McSwain Carpets and Floors, and talk with them about some of these custom ideas.
Share30 December 2015
