Do not get the type of hardwood flooring in Jackson TN with the wood variety.
The three basic types of hardwood flooring, all of which are solid wood, either finished or unfinished are strip flooring, plank flooring and parquet flooring.
Strip hardwood flooring in Jackson TN is specified by the width and thickness of the boards. All the board widths in strip flooring are identical and are set at 1 ½”, 2” and 2 ¼” and thickness can be anywhere between 5/16” and ¾”.
Plank hardwood flooring in Jackson TN on the other hand comes in only two thicknesses of ½” or ¾” but the widths can vary from 3” to 8”.
Parquet hardwood flooring in Jackson TN is very different to both strip and plank. The parquet square is made up of individual wooden slats assembled in a variety of patterns and held together with glue or some sort of mechanical fastening.
Engineered hardwood flooring in Jackson TN is not laminated wood by any stretch, it is flooring which is produced by adhering a veneer of real hardwood over a plastic laminate. Laminated flooring has no wood constituent, it is all artificial.
Hardwood flooring in Jackson TN that is going to be subjected to high wear such as might be found in commercial establishments will often be Acrylic Impregnated. The wood is subjected to an infusion of sealant and color so that the “surface finish” is actually completely through the wood. This type of hardwood flooring is very resistant to scratches, water, dirt and general wear and tear.
Once laid, it is difficult to tell the difference in hardwood flooring in Jackson TN. The most common solid hardwood floor is the strip floor but with the cost differential engineered flooring is become more and more popular.
When making your choice of hardwood flooring in Jackson TN there is a few things to bear in mind. Solid hardwood floors will require more upkeep than engineered floors but solid wood floors have the advantage of being able to be re-sanded and refinished. Solid hardwood flooring in Jackson TN retains their value longer as well. Taste is the principle deciding factor when choosing the hardwood flooring, if you like long planks then strip flooring is the best choice but if a more decorative approach is to your liking then parquet is the logical choice.
Although there are no fixed rules about which type of wood that should be used for hardwood flooring in Jackson TN many designers recommend lighter woods for more casual settings and darker woods for formal rooms. The most common woods used in hardwood flooring are red and white oak, birch, beech, pine, cherry and Douglas fir. The prices vary considerably as does the durability. The hardness of wood is rated on the Janka system which puts Brazilian Cherry at the top with a harness of 2350 and Douglas fir at the bottom with a soft 660 ranking.
The choice is yours at Deaton’s Carpet One. For hardwood floors that never go out of style, Deaton’s should be your one stop shop.