Oak is very hard and highly resistant to wear which makes it the obvious choice for hardwood flooring. Home owners can feel confident in their investment knowing that it will endure the daily punishments for a very long time and not depreciate through the years.
Oak hardwood floors are available in many styles manufactured by nearly every hardwood flooring company in the United States. You can choose from several different grain patterns like the coarse red oak or smooth white oak as well as color tints that range from the all natural to the finely finished. There are also choices to be made when it comes to the construction of each plank. You can find solid cut pieces or ones that have been engineered from smaller pieces by the manufacturer.
One company, Mohawk?s, Sheffield Oak collection offers the engineered type flooring in many finishes like Natural, Autumn, Oxford, Golden or Cherry. Their planks are available in 3/8th inch thickness with a width of 2 ? inches. Unlike the flooring of the past, these hardwoods are designed to endure high-moisture situations making them ideal for areas like the bathroom of kitchen. The Sheffield Oak collection comes with a generous 25-year finish warranty and boasts a lifetime of moisture protection and structure, also backed by warranty.
For solid hardwoods Mohawk?s Belle Meade collection offers both red and white oak in five amazing colors including Red Oak Natural, White Oak Natural, Oak Butterscotch, and Oak Winchester, and Oak Golden. The dimensions of each plank are a perfect 2 ? inches width with a solid thickness of ? inches.
Anyone seeking a more classic elegance from their oak hardwood flooring should consider Mohawk?s Rivermont collection. It offers the most beautiful solid wood like Rivermont Natural which is a breath-taking sable color or the warm-toned Saddlebrook. Each plank is 2 ? inches wide and ? inch thick and comes with a wonderful 15-year finish warranty.
Another well known manufacturer of oak hardwood flooring is Shaw. Shaw?s Rustic Expressions Oak collection is the perfect choice for anyone who would like their home to resonate that antique, time-worn look from its floors. Available finishes include Settle, Connistoga, and Philadelphia.
You should always go to a licensed hardwood flooring retailer of installation specialist for helpful advice on choosing your oak hardwood flooring no matter which style or standard you prefer. In some cases you actually need these specialists to install your oak hardwood flooring professionally in order to qualify for the manufacturer?s full warranty. Of course, that would also ensure that the installation of your hardwood flooring is done correctly, putting an end to a lot of the stress and hassles that often come with home renovation. Overall, your experience will be much more enjoyable!
