Hardwood floor in kitchen

When we come to know about kitchen design then flooring can’t be neglected. You will inspire in a number of stylish choices of available flooring material. There is a vast variety of flooring available in the market like marble, Vinyl tiles, Vinyl sheet, natural stone and hardwood flooring.  Each flooring type has its own advantages and disadvantages.

A Premium Choice Flooring

Hardwood flooring is a premium choice and durable enough last a lifetime and provide a luxury look to your house. Hardwood flooring mostly used for its natural colors, richly detailed grain patterns and elegant style. It is available in different shades and shapes. It also provides a soft surface that feels comfortable underfoot. It provides a seamless look between the kitchen and rest of the house. If properly maintain then it can last life time. And will give better return against your investment.

Hard wood flooring material

Hardwood flooring material like Ash, walnut, Oak, Poplar and mahogany wood are recommended over the soft wood. Because kitchens are the high traffic area in the house. Classic warm and natural looking wood floor make antique look to the kitchen. You can choose from variety of colors and finishing to your desired.

Wooden floor is always threat to damage with water. Therefore leaky appliances should be replaced. And scratches and leaks need to be redressed immediately to avoid water damage. To prevent the hardwood floor from dumping 15 pound roofing felt should be laying in the sub floor. That will provide a barrier to prevent water damage.

How to Install Hardwood floor

Hardwood floor Installation is not difficult. Use fold and lock type tiles or planks for this purpose. Running the hardwood tiles perpendicular to floor joists prevents them from drooping in the future. At joint of floor and wall leave a gap of 3/8 inch to aid in installation. This gap will be filled with trim. After Installation this floor will take 10 to 14 days to adjust. This duration will adjust the natural expending and contracting of materials.

Termite Proof Treatment for Hardwood

Termite proofing is very necessary for hardwood flooring. As it is a major problem for any type of woodwork soft or hardwood. Before the installation a spray of any termite proofing chemical is must under the sub floor in layers. All wooden material is also treated with anti termite chemical before use.

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