Everyone wants it: hardwood floors. For decades people covered it up with carpet, but homeowners are once again understanding the value of wood floors. They are beautiful, durable and stylish.

There are so many options in hardwood flooring these days and the bottom line? Wood is good!

New Wood

Installing wood flooring is a great investment! There are hundreds of finishes available these days, and new floors are made to be very durable and easy to install. Many homeowners opt for wood flooring in their hallway, foyer, dining area, living area and/or kitchen. Even new hardwood floors have a timeless look.

Refinishing Wood

Old hardwood floors can be restored by having them resanded with a sanding machine. This will bring them back to their former beauty and do wonders for your home. Unless you are very experienced with a sander, it’s really best to hire someone to sand the floors for you. Otherwise you could damage your floors. The price of refinishing is usually comparable to buying new carpet. (Although so much higher in value!)

Finishing the Wood

The most popular finish for hardwood floors is either polyurethane finish or Swedish finish. These finishes don

Related...

• December 16, 2010 -- Fresh Paint: Flat vs. Shine
• April 3, 2009 -- Home Maintenance and Improvement Reference Book for you new home
• January 7, 2009 -- Upgrade Costs: Most Valuable to You!
• December 29, 2008 -- Top Nine Trends for 09: Room to Store