{"id":2957,"date":"2017-01-02T15:00:20","date_gmt":"2017-01-02T15:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/?p=2957"},"modified":"2017-01-02T15:00:20","modified_gmt":"2017-01-02T15:00:20","slug":"choosing-hardwood-flooring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/choosing-hardwood-flooring\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Hardwood Flooring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/choose-hardwood-banner.jpg\" alt=\"how to choose hardwood for floors\" width=\"775\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/choose-hardwood-banner.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/choose-hardwood-banner-300x77.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Learning <em>how to choose hardwood flooring\u00a0<\/em>isn&#8217;t all that difficult with the right help.<\/p>\n<p>If picking the perfect hardwood flooring\u00a0for you is giving you a hard time, though, we have some good news for you.<\/p>\n<p>The Carpet Guys are here to show you how to do it.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-bottom: 7px;\">Choosing Hardwood Flooring the Right Way!<\/h2>\n<p><img class=\"alignright wp-image-2963 size-medium\" style=\"padding-left: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-504574994-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"choosing hardwood flooring the easy way\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-504574994-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-504574994-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-504574994.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>First things first, you need to be sure that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/hardwood\/\" target=\"_blank\">installing new hardwood flooring<\/a> is feasible for your home. Since hardwood is a luxurious and delicate flooring, it&#8217;s important to make sure your home environment won&#8217;t destroy the wood.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a couple things for you to consider before choosing hardwood flooring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Does your home experience a lot of foot traffic?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have pets with sharp nails or claws that will tear up your new hardwood?<\/li>\n<li>Are you an avid fan of high heels? (heels scratch\u00a0hardwood quite easily, ladies)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For your hardwood to perform well and last long, you&#8217;ll want to be careful if your home environment matches any of this criteria. A good maintenance plan will also help prolong the life of your floors.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-bottom: 7px;\">Know your Color Options<\/h2>\n<p>Now you&#8217;ll need to <strong>choose a hardwood floor color<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll have to decide between light hardwood floors and dark hardwood floors. You can look through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/resources\/hardwood-flooring-stains\/\" target=\"_blank\">different stains for hardwood floors<\/a>\u00a0if you choose to do so.<\/p>\n<p>Darker hardwood colors add drama to a room and make\u00a0bold statements. Paired with lighter wall colors, you&#8217;ll get a stunning and noticeable contrast. You can also have dark walls and dark floors for a rich and cozy feeling.<\/p>\n<p>Lighter hardwood colors will brighten a room and make a smaller space appear larger when paired with brighter toned\u00a0walls.<\/p>\n<p>You can find hardwood in many striking colors like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mahogany<\/li>\n<li>Blonde<\/li>\n<li>Brown variations<\/li>\n<li>White\/Cream<\/li>\n<li>Gray<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also, pay attention to textures and finishes. Are you a smooth textured classic finish, or do you prefer a detailed wood grain with knots and distressed designs? Each plank has different markings, so many different options and designs are available.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2967\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-511917098.jpg\" alt=\"choosing hardwood floors and color\" width=\"775\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-511917098.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-511917098-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/hardwood-flooring-species\/\" target=\"_blank\">type of hardwood floor species<\/a> may also have an affect on the texture of the planks. All hardwood flooring is not from the same species of wood. You&#8217;ll find hardwood in varying types such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oak<\/li>\n<li>Hickory<\/li>\n<li>Maple<\/li>\n<li>Birch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After you&#8217;ve taken all this into consideration, you can move on the last step.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-bottom: 7px;\">Schedule your Free Hardwood Estimate!<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to get the most beautiful hardwood installed in your home, schedule a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/schedule\/hardwood\" target=\"_blank\">free wood flooring estimate<\/a> with us.<\/p>\n<p>Choosing hardwood flooring is simple with The Carpet Guys. We make getting the flooring you want most easier than any other company. 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