In this blog entry, we’ll celebrate timber flooring, which is widely considered the most luxe floor covering available for the home or office. But there’s actually much more to hardwood floors than just their eye-catching looks, as we’ll explain below. That said, attractiveness is undeniably a major part of the appeal of wooden floorboards, so let’s consider that first…
Has a Unique, Complex Beauty
One of the most wonderful aspects of timber is that no two floors are ever the same. Where you might get sick of the pattern on a different covering, the complexity of the grain of hardwood makes it uniquely, endlessly fascinating. This helps to give a room a natural rather than a man-made vibe. And the visually appealing intricacy can be further enhanced by mixing the lengths of the floorboards.
Plenty of woods to choose from
At South Coast Furnishings & Flooring Xtra, we can supply quality timber flooring in a range of native Aussie varieties/colours, from light shades to dark. Basically, we can provide a timber floor to suit the décor of any house or place of business. From Spotted Gum to Sandy Bay Oak to Jarrah, with many in between, your only difficulty will be choosing which of these distinctive boards you like the most!
Stands up to heavy use
Hardwood floors don’t just feel nice under foot, they can handle plenty of traffic. Even dropping heavy objects, which could crack artificial floor coverings, is far less of a risk on wooden floorboards. If you’re worried about a certain area becoming more worn than its surrounds over the years, simply add a couple designer rugs in strategic spots.
Easy to maintain and repair
Timber floor is easy to clean with your sweeper or vacuum of choice. If it somehow suffers a noticeable scratch from a heavy object, it can also be repaired without too much trouble, using buffing/sanding or even wood putty for a really nasty gouge.
Good for asthmatics, those with allergies
Because hardwood doesn’t trap dust like, say, carpet, it’s ideal for people who suffer from asthma or allergies. Many folks with indoor pets swear by wooden floorboards because they know they can keep them free from shed pet hair, for the comfort of themselves and their guests.
Long lasting and eco-friendly
Timber flooring is intended to last a lifetime. Compare that to an artificial alternative which ends up in a skip bin after 10-15 years, when it’s replaced due to either being worn out or unfashionable. Wood never goes out of fashion! Add to this the fact that comparably less energy is consumed during the production of hardwood boards. At South Coast Furnishings & Flooring Xtra, we only use sustainable timber from carefully managed Aussie forests.
An investment in your home and future
We just mentioned how hardwood floors should last a lifetime. As well as enhancing the quality of life of your family/employees during this period, they definitely increase the value of the property itself, should you decide to sell.
Interested in Timber Flooring?
Contact South Coast Furnishings & Flooring Xtra (Cowes, Phillip Island, Vic). For more information on this topic or any of our products, you can call (03) 5952 1488 or email sales@southcoastfurnishings.com.au. We’re all about offering quality, long-lasting products that will bring a whole new level of sophistication to your home or office.