Many people are rediscovering the benefits of a hardwood flooring installation when building or remodeling a home. A quality hardwood floor looks great, accommodates area rugs, and gives the floor a very attractive look, which is just a few of the many reasons that hardwood floors are wildly popular. According to Woodworking Network, the hardwood flooring industry's annual output should reach $62 billion in 2028. Let's take a closer look at why hardwood floors are so popular.

Gorgeous Natural Look

A properly installed hardwood floor looks terrific in its natural state. Some buffing and polishing can give it a shine that makes the floors look very attractive. Different lengths and widths of hardwood floor covering can be installed to create a unique and appealing pattern that looks terrific when left uncovered. You always can add small rugs or area rugs to cover some of the flooring as needed to protect against muddy boots or furniture moving back and forth.

Great Strength and Durability

The vast majority of flooring installation in homes is done with wood. The wood might be covered with carpet, tile, or vinyl, but it still is a wooden floor underneath. Wood is very strong and durable, and you can pick the type of wood that you want installed to get a particular look. That additional layer of wood adds to the strength and durability of the wood supporting it underneath. You get a very strong and durable floor that could last as long as the rest of the home.

Easy Maintenance

You don't need an expensive vacuum cleaner or carpet cleaning to keep a hardwood floor clean and looking great. All that you really need is a dust mop to sweep up the dust, dirt, and debris that often collects on the floor. If something spills onto the floor, you can clean it up quickly with a cloth or some paper towels. Some wood polish that you might apply with a mop also can help to give the wood a nice shine.

Very Cost-Effective

A hardwood flooring installation costs more than installing carpet, but it does not need to be changed. Carpeting wears out, can be stained, and can suffer other types of damage that a hardwood floor can withstand. Hardwood flooring also is easier to maintain, which adds up over time in savings compared to the cost of cleaning carpeting. You get a better return on your flooring investment with great-looking, durable, and long-lasting hardwood flooring.

Variety of Finishes

When the initial hardwood flooring installation occurs, you can choose the type of finish you want. You might use a particular color of stain or maybe choose a high-gloss wood polish to give your floors the look that you want. You can maintain that look over time by using more of the same stain, polish, or whatever other treatment you might have available.

Potential Increase to Home Value

Hardwood flooring never goes out of style. It has a very enduring natural quality that defies trends and stands the test of time. The ease of maintenance and ability to repair any pieces that might be damaged make it possible for the hardwood flooring to last for as long as the home is standing. If you eventually want to sell your home, many homebuyers will be attracted to high-quality hardwood floors. You're more likely to get a higher appraisal with hardwood floors, as well as more home offers, which means getting more money for your home.

Sanitary

Carpeting, vinyl, or tile floors are all more likely to hold germs and bacteria compared to hardwood. Carpeting is prone to catching and holding cat dander, dirt, and other debris. It also might become stained by a spill, give cover to ants and other small pests, and create a generally unsanitary surface that could affect your family's health. Tile also can trap germs and debris among the grout, and vinyl flooring is prone to lifting and trapping germs. Hardwood flooring has none of those deficiencies and makes it a lot easier for you to maintain a sanitary home.

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