Wide plank wooden floors making a comeback.

Wide plank hardwood wooden floors were the standard layout if we go back a couple of hundred years. Wide plank wooden floors were easy to make they were more convenient as the planks were wide and the surface area that they covered was bigger than what we use today, thus making them easy to lay out on the floor and they took a much lesser time in fitting.

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This practice changed in the modern era because of the demand for a different approach as manufacturers and the fitting crews were now using power tools therefore making the age old practice of using wider planks a rarity.

Rarity for sure but rare as an exotic wine! And Perfect for those who are looking for something other than the commonly used normal sized mainstream floor board. Wooden floors with wider planks are making a comeback into the modern era to break the overuse and monopoly of the normal planks in the flooring industry, not only do they give your home/room a unique old and exquisite look they can be manufactured with almost any kind of wood therefore providing you with multiple color and shade options to choose from and on top of that people love to match their grain and texture with their furniture & walls.

These days’ Wooden Floors with wider planks are actually, very popular with people who are looking to break off from the current trend of flooring by doing something unique, something different, something that is not too common and something that can make their room/home stand out.

 

Their (Wide plank’s) most common application that I have seen in wooden floors is their installation in bedrooms and kitchen, people love to make these rooms stand out from the rest of the house and they do it by installing a wider plank based floor while matching its color and wood with the furniture they have in those rooms. So, if you have an all wooden designer bed, a wooden table or a cupboard to match with your wide planked floor it’ll make an excellent combination adding to the aesthetics of your room/house.

 

In the end it is a personal choice for most people; some like the old style of wider planked wooden floors whereas others go with the mainstream using standard sized wooden planks however in application and use they are all pretty much the same and it’s all down to the aesthetic look and feel of the floor board based on the furniture it will be matched with in the house.

White Oak and its uses in Flooring

White oak is a special kind of tree which finds its uses in almost every form, from manufacturing beams for superstructure to manufacturing hulls for ships like USS Constitution, white oak is used in making quality and dependable stuff which will last for ages. 

So how is it that White Oak has found its uses in all these?

White Oak wood has qualities of its own; it has its own distinctive light texture mixed with fine grain giving it an exquisite and exotic look and feel. White Oak based wood can be used both indoors and outdoors due to its closed cellular structure making it rot and rain resistant, this in turn makes it a perfect candidate for outdoor flooring and for making doors and windowpanes.

White Oak wood has a dense cellular structure and is filled with naturally produced tannin due to this White Oak based floors have exceptional hardness and great tensile strength. Naturally occurring tannin provides a shield against insect attacks and makes the wood fungus resistant. So you get a wood which is water resistant, repels fungus and insects, is exceptionally dense and hard with good tensile strength what more can we ask for?

White Oak based wood can be genuinely crowned as the jack of all trades due to its all rounded performance in almost every aspect of wood based manufacturing and application, this has made the wood to have found its uses and applications in manufacturing wine cellars and barrels, making the legendary hull of the USS constitution, Making drums and weapons for Japanese Martial arts and more. All these uses and wide acceptances have credited towards the fine quality of the White Oak wood.

Let’s take a look at some of its characteristics shall we?

Characteristics: Solid White Oak flooring is the prime choice for people who are looking for a water resistant, fungus and insect resistant wood while not compromising on aesthetic values and strength.

Durability: White Oak is genuinely durable due to its high density and has an effective Janka rating of 1300+ you can also go ahead and check this hardness rating from our Oak flooring store area to get a better idea of what you are about to purchase and you might even get a nice discount on flooring options from our Online depot.

Life Expectancy: While low maintenance and being rot and fungus resistant, White Oak wood can last a lifetime, there is a reason they chose this wood for USS Constitution which has been in service since 1797.

Pet Safe: As I always say “it depends on the type of pet you have” a crocodile trying to chew its way down the floor will be successful but for most household pets White Oak can stand its ground and look as good as new for ages to come.

Birch wood based floors

Birch wood is one of the most popularly used woods dating back its uses from medieval times, its naturally occurring qualities are often contrasted by manufacturing techniques employed by professionals working on it. Birch wood has a distinct fine grain with satiny like texture which makes it look like an exotic satin but with a unique wooden finish. The Birch wood floors used in Flooring have decent shade denoted by their pale color and unique rippled texture.



Birch wood is capable of taking lustrous polish and reacts well to finishing techniques of both hand and machine but due to its high tensile strength Birch wood is worked on by using power tools in the hands of professionals, in fact its strength to weight ratio is so high that it has found its uses in making boats, aircrafts (Hughes H-4 Hercules), quality model aircrafts and toys. The Birch wood has been used by Native Americans for making waterproof, lightweight yet strong canoes to venture out into the ocean and for fishing purposes and in the same way it was used by Norwegians for making linen sails and hemp rope for Norwegian boats.

Birch wood is capable of taking lustrous polish and reacts well to finishing techniques of both hand and machine but due to its high tensile strength Birch wood is worked on by using power tools in the hands of professionals, in fact its strength to weight ratio is so high that it has found its uses in making boats, aircrafts (Hughes H-4 Hercules), quality model aircrafts and toys. The Birch wood has been used by Native Americans for making waterproof, lightweight yet strong canoes to venture out into the ocean and for fishing purposes and in the same way it was used by Norwegians for making linen sails and hemp rope for Norwegian boats.
All these applications in making aircrafts and boats are due to the fact that Birch wood is, water resistant, lightweight but stronger than most other woods, rot resistant due to the presence of resinous oil in it and aesthetically appealing looks due to its fine grain and satin like texture thus making it a perfect candidate for homes looking for an appealing and exotic wooden floor.



Characteristics: Birch wood is pale colored wood with fine grains and sometimes has a satin like texture giving it a premium look and feel, due to its high tensile strength it is worked on only by professionals with power tools. Birch wood responds well to smoothening and polishing techniques.

Durability: With Janka rating as high as 1250 Birch wood is quite durable and strong and can last a lifetime if cared for. While cleaning use a damp cloth and don’t let water stay on the floors for too long.

Life expectancy: For a wood which was used to make boats and aircrafts, Birch wood will not disappoint you when it comes to its life expectancy, overall, it can last a life time with little care.

Value for money: If you are looking for  engineered wood, you get exactly what you pay for; Birch wood has excellent value for money, Making it a strong candidate for those who are in for a cheap yet beautiful flooring solution.

Popular Types of Flooring

Popular Types of Flooring
Flooring is an excellent way through which you may enhance the beauty of your home.  These days there are a great number of flooring materials available as options for your flooring. The floors you utilize in your home play a vital role in the appearance, décor and feel of the home. Some of the most popular are Acacia, Wide Plank, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Bamboo, and more.
Prior to selecting a specific material for your flooring purpose you need to consider your desires, your own lifestyle as well as your home’s current décor. Also, every room has its unique function and so flooring for each room must be decided on its function as well. These floors will not just increase the beauty of your home it will also increase the resale value.



Significance of various sorts of flooring
FloorsMe offers various sorts of floors that make an excellent choice for each and every kind of environment. No matter whether you are selecting flooring for your office or home we have amazing options to choose from. Here are few of the various types of flooring.
 Hardwood Flooring

• Hardwood is regarded as the most popular flooring today.
• Wood flooring is highly durable and it also can impart a great look to your home when maintained properly.
• Strong hardwood flooring can add a warmth and elegance to the room.
• These floors can truly be life time investment and they add great charm to your home. Unlimited styles, colors and species are available.

Apart from these, there are various other attractive flooring at FloorsMe such as bamboo  flooring, pine flooring, floating flooring, ceramic tile flooring, resilient flooring, glass flooring  and more. Flooring is truly a vital part of interior design in any home. Choosing the proper material for your floor is very much essential. Ensure to select the best one suiting your  desires and budget.

Is Acacia based wooden floor the best choice for me?

Whether you own a brick home or a log home the choice of flooring is always a tough one considering the fact that most people in the market have little to no clue about what type of floor will be best suited for them, we decided to make choosing floors at Floorsme a lot simpler and easier for you.
There are multiple ways to find out if the type of floor that you are looking for will serve you the right purpose and give you the satisfaction for the money you are about to spend on making your beautiful home all exotic and cozy, wooden floors can add glamour and comfort to both the look and feel of a home and if chosen correctly they will last for decades to come.

Acacia wood is the prime choice for anyone who is looking for a pocket friendly and durable wooden floor which if treated right would last for decades to come, not only does it looks as good as expensive Exotic wood but is also pleasant to the touch so let’s find out if Acacia wood is the choice of floor board wood for you.
Acacia is a popular wood when it comes to both flooring and manufacturing furniture, it has found its way into our home in the form of wooden cabinets, floors, doors and tables, it’s not just the modern usage in the form of pulpwood and plywood which emphasize the qualities of this sort of wood, Acacia wood and its extracts are also used in paints, perfumes, medicine extracts and were even used by ancient Egyptians.


Characteristics: Acacia wood is generally cheaper than most exotic woods but equals it in aesthetic look and feel, Acacia wood for flooring can be either solid or engineered as per your flooring needs.
Durability and Maintenance: Acacia is one of the most popular type of Hardwood floor choice for people, except for the occasional washing it does not require any special care or treatment, it is robust, sturdy and long lasting when compared to other wood based flooring options, Acacia based floors will look as good as new for decades with minimal-to no repair or fillings required, so if you are looking to add new cozy wooden floor to your office or just to your living room and Durability is what you want, Acacia wood based floor is the best choice for you.
Life Expectancy: Acacia based wooden floors can last several decades with minimal maintenance and upkeep (which also helps in keeping the overall cost low), Acacia wood is not easy to chip, crack or scratch, when it comes to Durability they can last a lifetime with little care. Scratches if developed overtime can be easily repaired, filled and the floor can be refinished without much of an effort and unlike most non wooden floors repairing and refinishing is very easy when it comes to Acacia based floor.
Pet safe: Thinking of purchasing a wooden floor but too afraid that your pet might scratch it?, well there are multiple factors when it comes to choosing your pet safe wooden floor as most big pets such as a Great Dane or Lab will surely scratch your beautiful floor and leave it scarred but when it comes to Acacia they are very hard to scratch and only determined attempts at scratching the floor will scratch it and even those can be repaired with little to no work, so is Acacia based wooden floor is a good choice for a house with a pet as big as a 70 pound dog?. Well, yes, Solid and Engineered Acacia floors are the prime choice for all the pet owners.
You may also take some easy to follow precautions to make sure your beautiful wooden floor stays looking as good as new by following some simple practices but that is a story for another time.

Let’s Talk about Maple wood based floors

Maple floors are both common and liked by most people who choose to have wooden floors in their house, Maple based floors are both non expensive as well as they are aesthetically good looking with decent durability.

So what makes Maple Flooring so special?
It is their distinct texture and grain composition, their aesthetic looks which makes them appealing but also makes them stand out from the rest of the wood types because of their grain arrangement, Maple wood sometimes have a very distinct grain formation which is not known till the wood is cut, some distinct marks might be seen on the tree but for the most part the special grain texture is not seen until the tree is cut.
Maple wood based wooden floors offer a huge variety of options for its users and for the craftsmen to work on, we can make it look like genuine non machined wooden floor with skilled hand scraping done by an expert or we can machine them to appear lustrous and shiny, which will give them a glossy feel.

Maplewood is not just limited to flooring. Maple is a very common hard wood with decent Janka rating and an aesthetically appealing look and feel. Maple has its uses in manufacturing baseball bats, bowling pins, and musical instruments like guitars, drums and good quality printing paper.

Characteristics: Maple floors being a common choice for most homes is quite cheap and comes in a lot colors and shades with varying grain texture. Maple wood can also be Engineered and Hand Scrapped to give the finishing details of the type of wooden floor you desire.

Durability: Maple wood is quite decent in terms of durability, it is also used for making bowling pins and baseball bats, with Janka rating above 1400 it is decently durable, but if you are looking for even more durability than that you can always opt for aluminum oxide finishing.
Life expectancy: Maple wood has good life expectancy overall, and like most wooden floors they require very little care. We would suggest avoiding water deposits and dry cleaning to get best results.

Pet safe: for most cases Maple based floors are pet safe as their Janka hardness rating is above 1400, but it all comes down to how big and heavy the pet is.