Why You Need Oak Flooring For Your Property

Most people associate oak wood with furniture. However, oak has several uses and has become one of the popular flooring materials in recent years.
By: Just Oak Flooring Ltd
 
CULLOMPTON, U.K. - Aug. 10, 2013 - PRLog -- In fact, oak flooring (http://www.justoakflooring.co.uk/) has so much going for it -- it is durable, easy to maintain, affordable when compared to hardwoods and are environmentally friendly. These, among other factors, make oak the most popular choice for wood flooring.

Why you should invest in oak flooring:

Durability: Oak has been used as a flooring material for centuries for one main reason: it is incredibly durable. With proper maintenance, an oak floor can last through your home's lifespan. Oak is one of the hardest hardwoods in the market; and this makes oak floors notably resistant to splitting. This explains why it is commonly used to floor auditoriums and gymnasiums. 

The designer's dream: One of the greatest design benefits of oak flooring is its ability to blend seamlessly with any décor you choose to pair it with. Oak comes in a wide range of varieties and shades, which increases the available coloring possibilities. You can also mold it into different finishes depending on your taste and lifestyle. In addition, when compared to other hardwoods, oak tends to maintain its color much better over time. 

Perfect for allergies: Carpets have a great tendency for trapping allergens and offering dust mites an excellent breeding ground. Since oak floor are practically impermeable, you can easily keep away allergens with regular cleaning. Impermeability also ensures that dust mites are kept off completely. 

Easy to clean and maintain: Oak floor are quite easy to clean. All you have to do is sweep, vacuum or dry mop to remove allergens, debris and dirt. You can also reduce dirt bought in on shoes by adding door mats to both sides of exterior doors. Just be sure to avoid non-hardwood cleaners when cleaning your oak floor as these can cause damage to your floor.

Types of oak flooring: There are two main types of oak flooring that you can choose from: the solid oak (http://www.justoakflooring.co.uk/solid-oak-flooring.html) and engineered oak floors (http://www.justoakflooring.co.uk/engineered-oak-flooring....). The former is solely made of solid oak while the latter is made from plywood or oak veneer. Solid oaks are further divided into treated and untreated boards. Oak flooring come in many different styles, which is why you can never have difficulties finding the one that blends well with your furniture or existing décor. 

No matter what your property is like, modern or traditional, small or large, there is no doubt that it will look great with oak floors. Better still, oak floors will increase your property's value, both now as well as in the future. While you can use non-traditional woods to give your home a great appearance, oak fits in with every décor, making it like by almost everyone. In addition, it is extremely durable hence you will not need to replace it frequently like other types of flooring. This makes oak flooring much more cost efficient in the long term than cheaper flooring options. Finally, oak is a great insulator, which means that it can help reduce your home heating bills during winter.
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