When you are remodeling or building you need to decide what type of flooring it is that you want. Many of the times people want the natural look or a wood floor appearance. In this case, you will want to decide to either install real hardwood or a laminate floor

When it comes to natural hardwood floors you will notice that they add warmth to any room in which it is installed. It comes in a wide variety of species and colors. If you take care of your hardwood floor, it could last a life time. Some of the perks to hardwood floors is the fact that is a natural, non allergenic product. If you are into real estate, you will know that hardwood floors add some value to the home as well.

When you are installing hardwood you have to choose between solid, long strip, and engineered flooring. Then you have to decide rather you have pre-finished or unfinished floors. If you go with unfinished, you have go through the mess of staining it. Although you have more control with the project by going with an unfinished floor, who has the time?

Some other things to think about is the fact that hardwood can be scratched and damaged. Sunlight will affect the color of your floor too. You can