MYTH: Hardwood Floors Are Hard to Maintain
A common misconception is that hardwood floors are difficult to maintain. In fact, hardwood floors are quite easy to maintain. While they do require some regular care, hardwood floors are easy to take care of. Just sweeping or dusting is all most hardwood floors need with the occasional damp (not wet!) mopping. Don?t ever use harsh chemicals on a hardwood floor.
MYTH: Hardwood Floors Are Expensive
One of the most common misconceptions surrounds hardwood flooring cost. While hardwood floors can be pricier upfront than other flooring options, they are actually a very cost-effective way to improve your space while also increasing your home?s value. When you consider the longevity and beauty of hardwood floors, they are definitely worth the investment.
To put this into perspective, entry-level hardwood floors are typically a lot more affordable than a luxury vinyl floor. Additionally, installing hardwood floors increases the value of your home, and if you?re selling it, homes with hardwood floors sell faster than those without.
MYTH: Hardwood Floors Are for Formal Spaces Only
Another myth is that hardwood floors are only suitable for formal spaces. While they do have a luxurious feel, hardwood floors can work well in most any room in your home. Whether you have a cozy living room or a spacious great room, hardwood floors can add character and warmth.
MYTH: Hardwood Floors Are Slippery
A common misconception about hardwood floors relates to their surface and ?slippability.? In fact, hardwood floors are not more slippery than other types of flooring. In fact, they can actually be less slippery than most types of flooring because they provide more traction.
If you are still concerned about slipping on your floors, you should select a textured hardwood floor. Plus, you can always add in an area rug with a non-slip pad below.
MYTH: Hardwood Floors Are Not Durable
An often-told myth about hardwood is that it isn?t durable. However, hardwood floors are extremely durable. They are great for busy households, homes with pets, and spaces with a lot of foot traffic.
With proper care, your hardwood floors can last for many years and decades. In fact, the oldest hardwood floor is nearly 400 years old.
MYTH: Hardwood Floors Are Cold
Yet another myth about hardwood floors is that they are cold. While this was true in the past, it isn?t today thanks to today?s advances in flooring technology. Now, depending on the temperature of a space and the base surface the floors are installed on, hardwood floors won?t get any colder than your space?s ambient temperature.
But if cold hardwood floors are still a concern, here are some things you can do to help: use an area rug in your room
MYTH: Hardwood Floors Are Noisy
A final misconception about hardwood floors is that they are noisy. While this was often true decades ago, advances in flooring technology have made excessive flooring noise a thing of the past. Thanks to updates involving installation methods, subfloor materials, modern glues and engineered hardwood?s composition, noisy floors are no more!
If you?re considering hardwood floors for your home, don?t let common misconceptions hold you back. Get the facts and discover the beauty and benefits of engineered hardwood floors for yourself. A great place for you to start is the Quantum Floors Flooring 101 page.
