The flooring of your home can make a huge difference to its overall look and feel.

Many people are drawn to the beautiful, natural look of hardwood flooring but are worried that it will be difficult to maintain. Here are the most common myths about hardwood flooring debunked:

1.  Wood floors are difficult to maintain

This is one of the most common myths about hardwood flooring and it couldn’t be further from the truth! Most modern wood floors are made to resist scratches, dents and other signs of wear.

While they do require some maintenance, just like a carpet needs the occasional hoover and scrub, wood flooring can be easily cleaned with a dust mop. Dust mops pick up all the dust and debris off the wood surface and leave it shiny and clean.

2.  You should not install hardwood flooring if you have pets or children

Pets can cause damage to any type of flooring. Just because you have a cat or dog doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy beautiful hardwood floors. Depending on the species of wood that you choose to have installed, wood floors can be very durable.

There are also ways to reduce the risk of pets or children damaging your floors. Simply have children remove shoes in the house, make sure high-heels have protective plastic heel caps and keep pets’ nails well-manicured to avoid playful floor scratches.

3.  Hardwood floors are cold

This is another common myth which we are happy to disprove. Wood flooring not only adds visual warmth to your home but physical warmth too.

Wood is one of the best insulators and is useful for maintaining a comfortable temperature in both summer and winter.

Underfloor heating is another great option for wood flooring, which can guarantee heat whenever you like.

4.  It’s not a good idea to install wood floors in your kitchen

Some people think that exposure to any water will damage wood flooring. While it is true that too much water can damage wood flooring, there are a few simple ways to protect the wood.

Simply clean up the drips and spills as soon as you notice them and place a mat on the floor in front of the sink where most spillages are likely to happen. This will keep your wood flooring protected from any water.

5.  Hardwood flooring is expensive

Wood flooring does have a higher upfront cost of installation when compared to carpet, however, it can last hundreds of years.

Just Wood Flooring: Hardwood flooring specialists

If you are looking to add beautiful wooden flooring to your home, then look no further than Just Wood Flooring.

We have a skilled team with decades of experience who are dedicated to providing the best possible service for you and your home.

Get in touch with a member of our friendly team for more information on the services we offer.