The Timeless Beauty of Hardwood Floors
Give Your Home a High-End Look with Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors bring an elegant, high-end feel to any space. The natural elements and earth
tones add a feeling of warmth, bringing a cozy and inviting element to your room. If you are
looking for a way to upgrade your space without completing an entire renovation, the addition
of hardwood floors could be the perfect option. You’ll love how this simple change can
transform your South Florida home.
Add Value to Your Home with Hardwood Floors
Installing hardwood floors will also increase the resale value of your South Florida home.
Homes with hardwood floors in one or more rooms throughout typically sell better, faster and
at a higher price than those without. Hardwood’s other features (beauty, durability, etc.)
contribute to this real estate tendency, but the simple popularity of hardwood flooring is the
main driver. Not only is hardwood flooring a good investment for the enjoyment of your family,
but it can also be a smart financial decision if you plan to sell your home down the line.
Hardwood Floors Are Strong and Durable
Durability is one of the primary reasons why homeowners choose to upgrade to hardwood
floors. One of the main reasons this type of flooring is so easy to maintain is partly due to their
durability. Sure, they can get scratched or dented, but it’s not easy to do and most like the
character these small imperfections add to the wood.
Each ding, each scrape, each knot and imperfection hardwood floors have will be as unique as the life that's lived on them. Hardwood floors are more than the thing you walk on, they are the soul of your home.
Each ding, each scrape, each knot and imperfection hardwood floors have will be as unique as the life that's lived on them. Hardwood floors are more than the thing you walk on, they are the soul of your home.
Hardwood Floors are Cost-Effective
While the initial cost of hardwood flooring may seem expensive, investing in hardwood flooring
is actually very cost-effective. Because hardwood floors are incredibly durable and easy to
clean, you’ll spend a lot less in cleaning and repairs over the years, not to mention the added
value to your home. Additionally, hardwood floors can last for decades, even generations. Even
though the initial expense may be more, you’ll end up paying less in the long run. Another huge
benefit is if hardwood floors become damaged or worn out, they can easily be sanded and
refinished to bring them new life. This will save you money when compared to replacement
costs of other flooring options.
Healthier Indoor Air Quality
Unlike carpeting, hardwood floors do not trap dust, animal dander, pollen, particulate matter
or other common allergens. This means that it’s significantly easier to improve your indoor air
quality. Hardwood floors are often a must for allergy sufferers or those with asthma.
Why are wood floors better than tile or vinyl floors in terms of air quality? Even though tile and laminate do not have the fibers that carpet has, they still have grout lines and an embossing. These grout lines and embossing are a great place for dust and other allergens to hide.
Why are wood floors better than tile or vinyl floors in terms of air quality? Even though tile and laminate do not have the fibers that carpet has, they still have grout lines and an embossing. These grout lines and embossing are a great place for dust and other allergens to hide.
Hardwood Floors Are Easy to Clean and Maintain
If cleanliness is a top priority for your household, then hardwood floors are a great option.
Routine sweeping and occasional damp mopping will keep your floors looking beautiful. Just be
careful of excess water use with your cleaning. Strategically placed rugs can keep most dirt
from ever getting on your hardwood floors.
Hardwood Flooring is Versatile
One of the primary benefits of hardwood flooring is its versatility to adapt to almost every interior design theme in your home. No matter how often you are inspired to change the mirrors, wall art, decorative accents or other decor in your home, hardwood floors will always look good and fit your desired theme.
Not only will hardwood flooring not clash with your décor, but you have a wide range of colors, shades, and species to choose from. With hardwood floors, you don’t get a factory pattern that repeats every so often as with many other hard surface flooring types. You get natural beauty available with a variety of shades, swirls, and grains that add character to your home.
Not only will hardwood flooring not clash with your décor, but you have a wide range of colors, shades, and species to choose from. With hardwood floors, you don’t get a factory pattern that repeats every so often as with many other hard surface flooring types. You get natural beauty available with a variety of shades, swirls, and grains that add character to your home.
Hardwood Floors can be refinished
While hardwood floors are extremely durable and can last decades, sometimes you want a new
look. With hardwood flooring, this is easy; the floors can be sanded and refinished, even in a
different color.
This is a huge benefit as the cost to refinish hardwood floors is significantly lower than buying and installing new flooring. It is also beneficial because it gives you the chance to drastically change your home without spending loads of money. Or maybe you just bought a house but don’t like the color of the wood floors, all you have to do is sand the color off and stain them to your liking. It’s as easy as that, and much more affordable than replacing the flooring.
This is a huge benefit as the cost to refinish hardwood floors is significantly lower than buying and installing new flooring. It is also beneficial because it gives you the chance to drastically change your home without spending loads of money. Or maybe you just bought a house but don’t like the color of the wood floors, all you have to do is sand the color off and stain them to your liking. It’s as easy as that, and much more affordable than replacing the flooring.
Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Florida’s Tropical Climate
Because of the heat and humidity in Florida, engineered hardwood flooring is the
recommended solution when you want hardwood floors installed. The distinct construction of
engineered hardwood forms a rigid structure that does not gap, buckle, or respond to
fluctuations in temperature and humidity.
Compared to solid hardwood, engineered hardwood floors have better resistance to moisture levels, which makes them better suited for use in damp basements or regions with higher or lower than standard humidity levels, like South Florida’s tropical climate.
Compared to solid hardwood, engineered hardwood floors have better resistance to moisture levels, which makes them better suited for use in damp basements or regions with higher or lower than standard humidity levels, like South Florida’s tropical climate.
Engineered Hardwood Flooring is Green
Choosing engineered floors over solid hardwood helps to conserve our hardwood forests. For
every 1 square foot of ¾-inch thick solid wood floor, you can manufacture around 4 times that
amount of engineered hardwood flooring.
More Hardwood Flooring Resources for You
- The Quantum Floors blog is full of informative article on hardwood floors and much more.
- Our Flooring 101 page is chock full of free white papers. Download as many as you wish.
- Our FAQ page has lots of useful information on hardwood floors and much more.
- View our online hardwood catalog here and then visit our showrooms for an even bigger selection.
The Hardwood Floor Experts
The Flooring Consultants at Quantum Floors are hardwood flooring experts. When choosing hardwood floors, there are many different decisions to make including color, plank width and thickness, finishes and much more. We’ll ask lots questions to be sure we recommend the perfect hardwood flooring for your home, your lifestyle and your needs.
Our showrooms – Boynton Beach, Coconut Creek, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart – have tremendous selections of hardwood flooring available and our installation teams are expert craftsmen installing it. You’ll find hardwood floors from trusted manufacturers like Mohawk, Hallmark Floors, Legno Bastone, Provenza, Twelve Oaks and many others.
Our showrooms – Boynton Beach, Coconut Creek, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart – have tremendous selections of hardwood flooring available and our installation teams are expert craftsmen installing it. You’ll find hardwood floors from trusted manufacturers like Mohawk, Hallmark Floors, Legno Bastone, Provenza, Twelve Oaks and many others.
