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You’re ready to redo your flooring; you’ve saved up for years for it! Perhaps you know you’ll never be moving houses, or perhaps you want to leave behind a lovely heirloom for your children or grandchildren. Either way, you’re in the market for the longest lasting flooring type around, and you won’t settle for anything different.
Good news: many floorings from E Hardwoods & Flooring are warrantied to last for a lifetime. However, certain types of floorings, due to inherent structural differences in their composition, render themselves better choices for someone looking for a financial long-term investment than others.
Below, we spill the right type of flooring for the homeowner concerned with sheer longevity, as well as why we think it deserves that title.
Though it isn’t a fan of humidity and it needs periodical maintenance to keep it looking fresh, prefinished hardwood flooring tends to come out on top when it comes to long-lasting floors. Brands like Bella Cera hardwood flooring and Urbanfloor hardwood flooring even guarantee their hardwoods will last a lifetime in residential contexts when properly taken care of and correctly installed.
Aside from its longevity, why else might somebody buy a hardwood floor?
This flooring type hasn’t gone out of style in hundreds of years, and it isn’t looking to any time soon. Hardwood floors have been used in houses since the American Colonial era!
Not only can hardwood last for decades, it can do so without visibly aging. Proper sanding and refinishing techniques (the latter of which only needs to be done every 20 years or so, according to some brands’ warranties) keep hardwood floors looking lovely for years to come.
Solid hardwood flooring is just that: solid. Scuffs and scratches don’t stand a chance against properly finished floors! You and those who live in the home far in the future will have the privilege of enjoying a long-lasting, beautiful interior.
Many realtors say that buyers expect hardwood in a home. A 2017 article from realtor.com claims that hardwood floors can offer up to an eighty percent return on investment, too. Hardwood both attracts buyers and encourages them to spend more on your house.
While prefinished hardwoodmight be the best choice for long-lasting flooring, it's not the most affordable or easiest to maintain. Suppose you want a slightly cheaper option that has many benefits. In that case, engineered hardwood lasts well and also has the following benefits.
Many engineered hardwood brands use less actual timber, and they are committed to providing eco-friendly options. You'll feel good knowing you're getting sturdy flooring that's not impacting the environment negatively.
Hardwood can last against humidity, but you do need to maintain it. It can stand up to spills and moisture in the air. So, if you're not interested in the upkeep that traditional hardwood flooring requires, engineered hardwood is a good choice.
One solid option if you're interested in durable, green flooring is engineered hardwood from KÄHRS, so check out their options to see if they're right for you.
While wood flooring is attractive, it's not perfect for everyone. Luxury vinyl flooring is often the perfect choice because it's durable and comes at different price points. There are two main styles to choose from: plank styles and tile styles. The great thing about vinyl flooring is there are so many options. You can find some that look similar to wood with the finish or ones that look more like tile.
Plus, luxury vinyl flooring is designed to withstand moisture and wear and tear, so it's suitable for homes, rentals, and more.
If you’re looking for long-lasting flooring that you know is high-quality, E Hardwoods & Flooring has an extensive collection of options Our online stock of hardwoods, engineered hardwood, and more is seemingly endless, consisting of all the best brands. See what we have to offer here or contact us with any questions.
