Hardwood flooring is the ultimate luxury, accentuating all types of interior settings. At Carpet One Floor & Home of Columbia and West Columbia, SC, we love hardwood flooring in all its stunning forms. With our ample array of both solid and engineered hardwood flooring products, we have the perfect option for residential and commercial settings.

 

 

Are you thinking of adding a new hardwood floor to your home or office? Here are things you should know.

 

Styling Your Hardwood Floor

 

Hardwood flooring can accent any style or décor scheme, whether you prefer a traditional look or something more on-trend.

 

Options span a wide range of:

 

• Finishes
• Textures
• Stains
• Colors
• Plank Lengths
• Gloss Levels
• Plank Widths

 

What Types of Wood Is Used In Hardwood Floors?

 

Modern hardwood flooring can be crafted using all types of tree species, both exotic and traditional. Each hardwood species will perform different, so here’s where it’s wise to pay careful attention. Most importantly, different hardwoods bear varying levels of hardness and will there wear differently over time.

 

Popular hardwood species include:

 

• Pine
• Maple
• Oak
• Birch
• Hickory

 

What’s Better: Solid or Engineered Hardwood?

 

South Carolina’s humid seasons are legendary, making your space’s humidity level important to consider while choosing hardwood flooring. Your home’s relative humidity level should be a major deciding factor in whether you opt for solid hardwood or engineered hardwood. These two distinctive flooring families look alike but perform differently.

 

• Solid hardwood, made using solid pieces of hardwood, is the original hardwood flooring form. If properly situated and cared for, a solid hardwood floor can have an indefinite life span. It can be refinished and restored repeatedly. However, solid hardwood doesn’t handle moisture and humidity well.

 

• Engineered hardwood, crafted in up to seven dense layers, is a modern take on the hardwood tradition. Unlike solid hardwood, these planks don’t shrink or expand when exposed to humidity. Engineered hardwood, unlike solid, can also be used below grade.

 

Where Can I Install Hardwood Flooring?

 

All hardwood flooring should be avoided in the kitchen or bathroom. Engineered hardwood is the more flexible alternative, as it can be used in finished basements and other spaces set below grade. Those who are enthusiastic about installing solid hardwood, are advised to reserve such products for dry, quieter rooms that are set on or above grade.

 

Preparing for Hardwood Installation

 

Our experts have you covered. Choosing a professional hardwood installation means peace of mind. Relax and let our seasoned specialists manage it all. We’ll check your home’s moisture levels, and ensure your subfloor is level: all essential steps to avoid potential pitfalls down the road.

 

Browse Our Hardwood Selection

 

We’re proud to be affiliated with Carpet One Floor & Home, the world’s largest independently owned flooring cooperative. Our purchasing power is unmatched and spans the latest innovations in solid and engineered hardwood flooring, with incredible product warranties.

 

 

Proudly serving greater Lexington County, SC, our store has the latest innovations, including enduring, practical hardwoods by Mulligan Homerwood, Mannington Sommerset, and Natural Aged. You can browse our hardwood collections online now. To learn more about hardwood flooring or to schedule a FREE project estimate, please call us today.

 

 

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