Hardwood Flooring News & Trends

Hardwood Flooring Trends for 2010
Installing hardwood floors in your home makes a statement that never goes out of style. Hardwood flooring can give your home the classic elegance that you're looking for, or put a modern twist on a contemporary masterpiece. But like every other aspect of your house, hardwood floors have their own trends and 2010 is the year of the Wire Brushed less rustic European look. Manufactured hardwood surfaces like wire brushed, hand sculpted and time worn aged will give your floors the aged appearance you desire. Wire brushed hardwood flooring is a great way to achieve the 'worn' look without having to wait for your floors to wear naturally.

What is wire brushed hardwood flooring?
Wire brushed hardwood floors consists of running a wire brush over wood flooring, creating a rough, hard surface. The wire brush gets rid of the soft wood on the surface, making the floor more durable, less slippery, and easier to maintain.

Benefits of wire brushed hardwood flooring:

• An intensified grip: The rougher surface of wire brushed floors give it a better grip than smooth hardwood floors, which can prevent dangerous slip and falls.
• Toughness: Wire Brushed floors can withstand wear and tear, making them a great option for households with kids or pets. This quality will also enhance the life of the floor. While wire brushed floors tend to be more expensive than plain hardwood floors, they will undoubtedly last longer, give you a better bang for your buck.
• A unique look: Many flooring experts recommend wire brushed floors to obtain the European look.
• Maintenance: Wire Brushed floors are meant to have a rough, earthy feel. For this reason they are easy to maintain.

Wire brushed hard wood flooring comes in a variety of colors from White Washed Oak to Cognac and Espresso color. No matter the style of your home, you can always find the proper finish to compliment any room or décor.