If you’re looking out for flooring that suits your budget, but gives your business a feel of natural charm, then wood is always an option that stands out. This is one of the oldest forms of flooring but is also absolutely timeless.
However, for all the ‘pros’ they offer, they also come with their own sets of ‘cons’, too. Our comprehensive guide to the pros and cons of solid wood flooring is here to advise and inspire you:
Pro: Versatile
One of the obvious advantages of a wooden floor is that wood works well with most decorating styles, allowing versatility. Each solid wood can offer a unique array of grain, species and colour, meaning you can find a style best suited to you. Wooden flooring adds an aesthetic value and luxury to any room, offering a timeless appeal – compared to other styles such as questionable linoleum and tile pattern choices that could well date easily! Interior styles may change, but the popularity of wooden floor remains!
Pro: Durability:
Wood can be deep cleaned or sanded for new finishes as trends come and go, a timber floor can significantly out live most other types of flooring, which is particularly good for businesses with high traffic and for business owners who want to add long term value to the property. Good quality wood ages gracefully and lasts for decades to come – compared to carpets which would need replacing every 5+ years, due to stains and everyday wear and tear.
Con: Non-waterproof
Solid wood flooring can warp if exposed to wet or damp environments, this is due to its propensity to expand and contract as it absorbs and loses moisture, which can cause problems in the long term, such as bowing and cupping.
Con: Not compatible with under-floor heating
Wood is a living material even after it is cut down and processed. If you have underfloor heating the rise and fall of the temperatures will cause solid wood to expand and contract. During a humid summer solid wood flooring will pick up moisture from the air, then when the weather turns cooler and the heating is turned back on, the wood will expand again leading to issues such as bowing or warping.
Want to know more?
Here at Bradbury Flooring we have years of industry knowledge to advise which type of solid wood flooring will suit your requirements, so if after this blog you’re still undecided on which flooring to incorporate into your business – get in touch!
Our team are always more than happy to help!