Hardwood floors are the gold standard for most homes, but you may not be inclined to have it in your bedroom, especially if you live somewhere with harsher winters and imagine the possibility of heat loss. But hardwood floors in the bedroom is incredibly beneficial. There’s a lot of benefits from a material standpoint and an aesthetic standpoint as well as a re-sale value standpoint.
Bedrooms with hardwood floors have a timeless look that is easy to maintain and adds value.
Hardwood floors are versatile and sturdy and don’t often think about them along with your bedroom where you think carpet for comfort and coziness. But carpet can not only be a trap for debris and bacteria, they can also be irritating for those with asthma or other respiratory sensitivities. Hardwood is also far easier to keep clean and overall easier to maintain day-to-day.
Below are some things to know about hardwood floors in your bedroom.
Types of Hardwood Flooring
Not all hardwood floors are created equal. Things that say they are hardwood are often hybrid materials or engineered. If you have someone in your family who has allergies it’ important to know what goes into the material you’re putting in your home. There is solid hardwood that is true hardwood and the healthiest option. There are solid prefinished planks that get pre-stained before they go into your floor. There is also engineered planks which are formed from a thin veneer bonded to plywood which is pre-finished and click and locks into place.
Installation Process
Installing hardwood floors is not a DIY project. The process of this can depend between what material you go with but generally the planks are blind nailed individually into the subfloor. For engineered hardwood you don’t need to utilize nails as they’re designed to click and lock into place and into each other. As you might imagine, the nail installation is more long-lasting and trustworthy. A professional wood floor installation, if done right will last decades.
Benefits
One of the best benefits of hardwood besides its longevity is how easy it is to keep clean. Carpet naturally captures particles and dirt which not only can leave behind residue but also create odor or trigger the allergies of sensitive groups. Hardwood doesn’t capture this debris and is easy to clean off regularly. It’s also a nice upgrade for any home that will be timelessly in style no matter when you plan on re-selling your home. Buyers will be thrilled to see hardwood floors in your home including the bedroom.
Related Questions
Is hardwood hard to maintain?
The level of maintenance depends on what material of hardwood you utilize. For any hardwood though you should keep it clean with simple sweeping and do more in depth cleanings with damp cloths or non-abrasive cleaners. You may need to refurbish it after a fair amount of use.
What is the cost of hardwood flooring?
It depends on what material or species of wood you go with; it can range from as little as $2 a plank to $10 a plank and more. Professional installation adds at least $3-$8 per plank in cost. It is well worth the cost of having them installed, especially if you want it done right, want it to look good and last a lifetime. Once its done, you will relish in the natural appeal and feel of hardwood floors in your bedroom as well as the rest of your home.
Talk to the wood floor professionals at Cameron the Sandman today about your options for getting hardwood floors installed your bedroom. We are a family-owned business that has been installing, refinishing, and restoring hardwood floors throughout Michigan for over 80 years!