When you invest in hardwood flooring for your home or business, it's important to select the right wood for your décor and the traffic. Wood is available in several grades, and some grades are better for some uses.

 

• Top-grade hardwoods — These are the most durable woods, and they're ideal for high-traffic areas that need to withstand wear and tear. Select red oak is one of the most popular top-grade choices.

• Medium-grade hardwoods — Medium-grade options strike a balance between durability and affordability, so they're excellent for gym floors, bowling alleys, and other large areas that need to withstand traffic and abuse. Maple is one of the most popular medium-grade woods.

• Lower-grade hardwoods — Low-traffic areas such as family rooms and bedrooms are often floored with less formal woods, such as rustic ash.

 

In addition to considering the traffic in an area, it's important to think about the humidity. Hardwood flooring is sensitive to humidity and moisture — it expands slightly in high humidity and contracts when it's dry — and that can lead to gaps or buckling. If you're having us install hardwood in a basement or over a concrete subfloor, that's an important factor to think about.

 

When you have Robinson Hardwood & Homes install your new engineered hardwood flooring in Bellingham, WA, we'll work with you to choose the option that fits within your budget, is appropriate for the traffic in your home or commercial space, and is suitable for the expected moisture levels. Call us today to get your free estimate!