Wood flooring is popular, easy to clean and looks stylish in any home.  Choosing and installing your own wood flooring can be a daunting task.   Fortunately your local timber merchants in North Wales will not only have a wonderful selection of timber for any interior design project you could dream of but they will also have many years experience in the industry and can provide you with the best advice.

 

Most people think of hardwood flooring when they consider a wood look for their interior floors but pineboard  is less expensive and easier to install.  Pine is a soft wood but that does not make it less attractive. Spruce, fir and larch are other great softwood choices.

 

The only drawback of choosing a softwood floor over a hardwood floor like oak is that it has been known to dent more easily. Your local timber merchant can help you decide which wood best suits your needs and lifestyle.

 

Timber merchants in North Wales, such as Richard Williams have their own timber yard and offer a timber cutting service for your requirements. They can offers advice on the best products to preserve and protect the wood.

 

If you do choose hardwood as a sturdier finish for your flooring then bear in mind how to protect it from moisture damage.   Weather change can cause invisible moisture damage.  It is Invisible in the sense that most people think of moisture damage as the result of liquid spills or flooding, but humidity over a period of time can cause damage.  Wood can expand and contract which can cause cupping so always keep any eye on changes in your wooden floor’s evenness.  Controlling extreme temperature changes in the home can prevent this.

 

Your local timber merchant in North Wales can give you advice on which product, natural oil or wax, and which cleaning method will keep your new floor in pristine condition.

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