Get Floored: 5 Incredible Facts About Hardwood Flooring

Flooring is one of the vital elements for the structure of a home. Floors bear everything that is inside the apartment, including furniture and people living there. Remodelling your floor can add to the strength as well as beauty of your home.

One of the most popular flooring options these days is hardwood, which gives an aesthetically pleasing look to the surface while also making it stronger. If you are a first-time home buyer, you can create an impression on your guests with a classy hardwood flooring. 

Besides style that it adds to your home, there also are other compelling reasons why hardwood is an ideal flooring material. MakaanIQ lists five interesting facts about hardwood flooring that make it an ideal home floor option:

Improved indoor air quality

The primary cause of air pollution is the release of carbοn diοxide, nitrοgen οxide, methane and particulate matter. It has been proved that wooden flooring emits no such pollutants. Besides, homes with wood floors have minimal accumulation of dust and animal dander. Wood is said to be a carbon-neutral product that gives oxygen during its growth and stores carbon during its service life.

Value addition for your property

Though a little heavy on the pocket, wooden flooring exudes elegance and, thus, add value to your property. This is positive from an investment angle. Contemporary residential projects in India today are equipped with wooden or laminate flooring.

Long lasting and durable

When compared with carpet flooring, which tends to lose their texture soon, wooden flooring has a longer shelf life. Interestingly, if a good quality flooring is used, it can last decades.

Easy maintenance

Although it may demand frequent cleaning, hardwood flooring is easy to maintain. Occasional vacuuming, sweeping, mopping as well as sanding & polishing are all that is required for the upkeep of wooden floors.

Eco-friendly

It is a myth that wooden flooring contributes to cutting of trees, causing forest depletion. In fact, sustainable forest management is the need of the hour, through harvest of wood without damage to the environment. Development of wooden floors takes less water and energy compared to other flooring options. Once the service life ends, they could simply be recycled for further use.