Installing new hardwood floors can be a challenging decision. With the extensive options to choose from, it is easy to get confused about choosing the best option for your home and your needs. Among the selections, white hardwood flooring is an ideal choice to many homeowners and today, we at Mike’s Custom Flooring would like to discuss the benefits of white oak flooring.
Natural Finish of White Oak Flooring is Striking
Adding to the aesthetic appeal of your home, white oak is visually striking. While others might be stale and out of fashion for now, white oak is more contemporary and trendier when compared to other materials. There are often ring-patterns in the wood since trees have rings on the interior of their wood that indicate how old they are. The floorboards are easier on the eyes since white oak contains tighter ring-spirals.
Durable White Oak Flooring
Being surprisingly durable makes choosing white oak hardwood floors very beneficial. Oak is one of the toughest types of that is frequently transformed into lumber that is then used as hardwood flooring. However, there are quite a few other types of oak will show signs of damage and age. White oak is less likely to show scratches, dents, and gouges unlike its counterparts. Ultimately, you will be much happier with these species than the others. Not all hardwood floors are the same, some wood species are hard, where others are soft. Making it harder than red oak, American cherry, white ash, and American walnut, the white oak receives a Janka or hardness score of 1360.
White Oak Floors Resist Moisture
White oak is highly resistant to moisture. Despite it being relatively dry inside your home, you can never predict when the floors my endure moisture contact. From spills to rain or to mud being tracked in from outside, having the moisture resistance can be highly beneficial.
Versatile White Oak Flooring
When placing hardwood floors, it can be difficult to know where the wood floor can be effectively installed. More often than not, experts recommend avoid installing wood flooring in rooms with a high-moisture content, and the design experts have their opinions as well. With its durability, moisture resistance, and classic beauty, white oak can be installed virtually anywhere inside your home. Since it has a neutral palette, staining and refinishing are much easier to do as it fits many different interior design styles. As mentioned, white oak has a cleaner grain to it than red oak, making it remarkable in with contemporary decor. Along the length of the planks, the eye is drawn due to the linear sap streak to it. Depending on the direction the planks are laid, this can visually lengthen or widen a room.
White Oak Flooring is Cost Effective
In many parts of the world, white oak is not a considered exotic, though it is highly popular and gorgeous. Because it is abundant, it is one of the more affordable options.
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Whether you decide to install white oak, or any other species, Mike’s Custom Flooring is readily available to provide installation services to ensure high-quality services.
