Tuesday, December 24, 2013

A Guide To Rustic Hardwood Flooring Kentucky

By Jeannie Chapman


For some people a rustic look makes a home feel more cosy. One way of achieving this by using rustic hardwood flooring Kentucky. With the right kind of flooring it is possible to give your home that comfortable log cabin feeling even if you do live in the middle of a city!

The term rustic can apply to both an aesthetic style choice and the type of wood used. In aesthetic terms it is about looking natural. Generally it evokes images of log cabins and a rather old fashioned feel, the interior equivalent of shabby chic or vintage clothing and furniture, somehow both retro but with a more modern twist and not just slavishly copying older designs.

A popular material is red oak. The reason for this is that it is both affordable and sturdy. Furthermore if you add a sealer it can look very polished and attractive. In effect this means you can get something stylish and hardwearing at a reasonably affordable price. Therefore this is probably the best option if you have a large room and want to put in a floor that is affordable while at the same time being hard wearing enough to handle a lot of footfall.

As well as deciding the look you want and the source the wood comes from you also need to consider the kind of material you need. Red oak is a good example as it is a sturdy material that can look very attractive after coated with a sealer. Furthermore there is the added advantage that red oak is an affordable material as well.

You also need to look out for holes in the wood. Some people like the holes left in the wood as it is in keeping with the rustic style. Other people may prefer to fill in the holes with a filler but ultimately it is up to you to decide what works best and what looks right for the kind of design you want that suits the look of your home.

You will often get lengths of hardwood in a bundle of different lengths. This means you will get short lengths of around 10 inches going up to lengths of around 6 feet. The bundle ought to have the right mixture of lengths. You should check this before you or any professional you bring in installs the floor.

Other things to look out for include pencil marks, engrained dirt or water marks. Again these can be an indicator that the wood is natural. However you may want these removed and cleaned up in order to make your home look both presentable as well as cosy. There is not necessarily a right or wrong with this but it is about choosing something suited to your home.

There are various places where you can order rustic hardwood flooring Kentucky. If possible try to go to at least three companies for a quote. This will then make it easier to get the best possible quality to fit your budget. It is also worth checking online for customer feedback to help ensure you get your wood from a reliable supplier.




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