 | Roland Dalrymple has owned Quality Floor in Pittsburg/Frontenac for 15 years. He received his degree in Building Construction Tech at Pittsburg State and has been in the construction related field all his life. For more information or to reach Roland please call 620-231-2690.
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Carpet, Tile & Floor Covering
2012-11-19 11:57:15
Are there affordable options in wood flooring?
Q- The last time we did the flooring in our home it was around 30 years ago. At that time, I wanted hardwood but we just could not swing it financially. Before I get my heart set on anything, can you tell me if there are any affordable options in wood flooring I could consider?
A- In general, all flooring options have become much more affordable. As you mentioned, 30 years ago one of the most common objections to wood flooring was the price. Since that time, the flooring industry has become much more efficient making options in wood flooring very comparable to other quality flooring choices.
Another advantage to the wood flooring options today is efficiency. Maintenance has always been a concern with wood floors but today's durable finishes make the product much easier to maintain and more resistant to scratches and marks.
In addition to those two advantages, you can also expect to see a wider selection of species and colors. Consumer demand and a significant increase in the use of hardwood flooring even in high-traffic retail spaces means a much wider selection.
Even if you decide against wood flooring, you will find that your affordable choices are much more expansive than they were 30 years ago. You may want to consider doing a little "pre-shopping" and talking to some flooring experts to help you sort out all of your many options. It is likely that you will discover many very affordable options that could make you equally happy and your home equally beautiful.
