Most of us live our lives in the fast forward mode. Our lifestyles are so different from those of previous generations...
The obligations take us away from our homes and so often we have little time for our families. When we are at home, we face cleaning, cooking and other chores, but also constant planning of chauffeur duties and schedules. To make life easier for us and our families, we need to seriously consider our lifestyle, before we make our decorating choices.
Among other surfaces that take a lot of abuse in our homes is flooring. When choosing your hardwood flooring consider your lifestyle very seriously.
If your mind is set on real hardwood flooring and you have little children, dogs or even cats, you should choose more durable species with high hardness indexes. Ash, all thou stunning, will not withstand the sharp, needle-like nails of your pet cat, not to mention the tires of your son's Tonka truck. Been there, done that...
If you don't mind the scratches and dents and feel that such, will only add to the beauty and character of your floor, by all means, go for it! If your style preference leans toward "relaxed country", you will be amazed by the possibilities that rustic pine or tavern grade ash will offer. Even contemporary spaces can benefit from the added character of the aged, rustic oak flooring, marked with little imperfections.
If you absolutely have to have a mirror-like surfaces throughout your home, including your floors, please consider maintenance involved in the upkeep of such floor before finalizing your decisions. If your heart is set on shiny, smooth finish, you should consider the high gloss varnish on species with a highest hardness index like Brazilian Cherry. For more great tips on hardwood flooring issues, please visit www.hardwood-floor-decor-and-care.com
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