Hardwood flooring is like no other type of flooring. Timeless and attractive hardwood floors have associated with luxury and elegance for centuries, but that doesn’t mean that its benefits are purely due to appearance. While hardwood requires an initial investment for materials, it can be refinished and remain looking like new for decades. Hardwood is considered a fairly low maintenance flooring option if sealed properly.
Wheat’s Carpet One Floor & Home in Northport, AL, is your local source for all things hardwood flooring. Our flooring professionals are your hardwood experts and can help you find the best hardwood product for your home.
Just like any other flooring, hardwood comes in a variety of options ranging in different species, finishes, and compositions that best suit you and your lifestyle.
Our hardwood selection features solid and engineered planks as well as unfinished and prefinished hardwood flooring. We also carry various wood species that offer unique shades and character, and they also feature different strength levels and wear-resistance.
We are proud to carry these domestic and exotic hardwood species and more:
Hardwood flooring has an incredible variety of styles and appearances, from rustic hand-scraped Brazilian Cherry hardwood to modern, polished bamboo.
Hardwood flooring can even increase property values in a way that other flooring like carpeting does not. Many people find hardwood floors as an attractive option and will specifically seek out homes with them. Hardwood floors have been a mainstay for centuries for a reason.
A versatile and attractive surface, hardwood flooring always endures. When compared to other flooring options, hardwood may cost more but will usually yield substantial returns - both in terms of attractiveness and property values.
There are two types of hardwood flooring: solid and engineered. Solid hardwood and engineered hardwood look exactly alike.
Looks can be deceiving, though, because the two perform very differently. Learn more about each hardwood flooring type:
Hardwood flooring is recommended for home settings where there isn't significant foot traffic and moisture.
Popular spots for hardwood floor installation include bedrooms and living rooms. Solid hardwood flooring is limited to being installed in on or above level rooms of your home.
Engineered hardwood flooring can be installed on all levels of your home including in a finished basement. It can also handle moderate foot traffic and can be installed in hallways and entryways.
A few things to keep in mind when selecting your new hardwood floors are:
Wheat’s Carpet One Floor & Home has the best hardwood brands in the industry, offering premium services such as hardwood installation. We have styles of solid and engineered hardwood flooring, as well as bamboo, so be sure to visit us in Northport, AL to shop our selection.
As members of the Carpet One cooperative, our locally owned flooring store carries premium products at incredible value. Want to learn more? Call us today to schedule your free hardwood flooring estimate.