With the right kind of hardwood flooring, you can make tiny bathrooms appear larger, dark bathrooms look brighter, and "Blah" bathrooms seem "Wow!" Don't ignore your bathroom floors, since they're just as important as any other flooring in your home. If you're in the market to renovate your powder room, bathroom, or home spa, then redoing those outdated, damaged, or just plain hideous floors will add some pizzazz to the whole ambiance of your home.
First thing's first, you'll need to select premium hardwood flooring in West Palm Beach, FL to ensure that your gorgeous new bathroom gets moisture resistant floors. When it comes to bathrooms, you're bound to get a few drips, spills, and accidental bucketfuls of water over the floor, so choose your hardwood wisely. There's no doubt that, compared to carpeting, hardwood floors are by far the smart way to go. Although several people do opt for carpeting their washrooms, you don't want to be stuck with soppy carpet fibers that will end up with bacterial growth that can cause mold and airborne allergens.
To ensure that your hardwood flooring in West Palm Beach, FL is, in fact, installed properly, you'll need to hire licensed flooring installation experts. In doing so, you're guaranteed that your brand-new quality floors are fitted correctly. Even though you may be handy with a hammer and nail, you'll want your hardwood floors to be lined up seamlessly, to eliminate any gaps or spaces where water can seep into the wood. Skip the DIY on this one, just go straight for the pros!
Second, you'll want to purchase hardwood flooring that has a protective water-resistant top layer. Depending upon the type of wood flooring you choose, they may come pretreated or require on-site treatment. If you forgo this crucial surface layer, you'll end up with warped, stained, and eventually water damaged hardwood floors. Typically, a polyurethane finishing agent seals the wood flooring, creating a protective transparent coating that ensures water doesn't get absorbed into the wood.
Lastly, when taking into account all possible hardwood flooring for your bathroom, you'll want to consider what wood types would suit your particular renovation. Hardwood species such as Oak, Maple, Walnut, Teak, Cherry, Ash, and Cedar work best in humid conditions, making them perfect for washroom redesigns. However, you'll want to stay away from softwood, like Pine and Fir, as these wood species naturally absorb moisture.
Homeowners, if you're still unclear about what hardwood flooring in Palm Beach, FL to use, then come down to our showroom and talk to our hardwood flooring experts. We have three conveniently located showrooms, so if you're in the Boynton Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, or Fort Lauderdale areas, we'd love to show you what premium hardwood flooring you can have for your new bathroom renovation.
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