Something You Should Consider Before Purchasing Wood Flooring

Expectations are extremely important with large purchase items like flooring. This is especially true with hardwood floors. There is no question that a new hardwood floor will add a dimension of beauty and warmth to your home. Many consumers do not know that wood flooring has some unique characteristics that make it not the perfect choice for everyone. This article is by no means meant to discourage you from buying a hardwood floor, but you do need to take into consideration this information about hardwood floors before making a purchase.

Wood Floors are Guaranteed to Scratch

There are various finishes that manufacturers put on wood flooring to make them more scratch resistant. The most popular finish these days is Aluminum Oxide. Wood flooring also typically comes with a wear warranty from 5 to 50 years in length. Wear warranties, however, usually only guarantee that a woods veneer will not wear completely through. There are no anti scratch warranties in the wood flooring business. All wood floors, no matter the finish treatment or quality of the wood, will be susceptible to surface scratching. With that being said, make sure you prepare your home for a wood floor before the installation. It is a good idea to use furniture protectors, floor mats, and area rugs to guard your wood floors from scratches. Also, you might want to consider installing tile in your entry ways, since it’s the area where the heaviest traffic usually occurs. If there are large pets or children in the house, you may want to consider looking at a laminate floor, which is much more resistant to scratches.

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Atlas Floors San Antonio has been a family owned flooring store since 1948. We serve San Antonio and South Texas with 3 beautiful showrooms. Whether its Carpet, Tile, Wood, Laminate, Vinyl, or Area Rugs that you are looking for, Atlas Flooring San Antonio has what you need! We pride ourselves on being San Antonios flooring professionals.