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Area Rugs For Your Hardwood Floor
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Posted in Area 51 on April 14th, 2015 by adminIt is very much in fashion these days, whether renewing an old floor or putting one into a new home, to have wood laminate or hardwood floors. There are lots of different thicknesses, board widths and patterns in wooden floors, and you can also have an engineered type of wood which is fitted over an under layer of padding. There are also other flooring types which sit directly on top of vinyl or solid surfaces. The prices of wooden floors also vary widely.
If your current floors are old wood, vinyl or carpet, you can still replace these with new, highly attractive wood flooring. You could even lay your new wood flooring yourself, with the aid of a book from the library or ‘how to’ sites on the internet. If you really don’t feel your skills are up to this particular job, then you would be better to hire a professional to do it for you. You are going to invest a significant amount of money in your wood flooring, and you don’t want mistakes in installation to be detrimental to its appearance.
Whatever style or type of wood flooring you choose to install, it needs to be protected. You will need to do a bit of research into types of cleaner for wood floors, and be sure to find one specifically designed for this type of flooring. A good quality polish for wood floors should also be found, so that you can polish them from time to time in order to keep them looking their best, and at the same time maximize their useful life.
Some parts of the floor are worth protecting with further investment in area rugs. The popularity of rugs has increased with that of wooden floors. They protect high traffic areas in particular as a first line of defence against damage. If your wood floors become scratched, they can be refinished to remove these scratches as well as dents, however the process of sanding and refinishing is a messy one, which is also time consuming. Therefore the longer you can put this process off the better.
This is where area rugs come in. If they are well placed, they can reduce the likelihood of your wood floor becoming damaged and hence significantly increase the time between refurbishments. Every room in the house may have wooden floors, and area rugs are sufficiently versatile to be used anywhere you need them. They are available in all shapes and sizes, and can be found to complement any kind of décor or room, be it a hallway, bathroom, kitchen or bedroom.
The investment you make in your wooden flooring is well protected by area rugs, but the purpose of these rugs is also to add texture, color and accent to the decoration of your room. A dark spot can be brightened with an area rug which brings a color contrast, whereas a large area of wooden floor which needs breaking up can avoid being boring by means of a well chosen rug.
You don’t have to employ a professional interior decorator to put an area rug in for you, and there are so many patterns, sizes and styles from which to choose. Any ordinary person can choose easily from the available rugs to find ones which will suit the décor of their rooms and complement their wooden floors. At the same time, you will be able to suit your budget, however low or high it is. If you look after your area rugs well, they will add interest, color and style to your wooden floors well into the future.
Interior Design experts all agree that it is essential to use area rugs. And as discussed here one of the most popular ranges is the braided rugs.
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Hardwood Floors and Area Rugs
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Posted in Area 51 on March 28th, 2015 by adminHardwood and wood-laminate floors are very much in style in new homes and in floor re-modeling projects. The wood comes in all kinds of patterns, board widths and thicknesses. You can get engineered wood that is put down over an under pad and there are other kinds of flooring that can be put directly over solid surfaces or vinyl. Wood flooring also comes in a wide range of prices and it is still possible to replace old wood flooring, carpet, or vinyl economically with well-made, attractive wood floorings. With some study and “how-to” steps from the Internet or the library, you can even install the wood flooring yourself. If you are not handy or have some serious reservations about your ability to handle such a task, it is better to let a professional do the installation part. Wood flooring is a big investment and you do not want to diminish the aesthetic effect with a poor installation effort.
Regardless of the type or style of wood flooring that you select, you will want to protect it. This means doing some research on the right type of wood floor cleaner to use on your flooring. Be sure to get a cleaning product designed for WOOD floors. You will also want to select a good quality wood floor polish and invest in periodic cleaning and polishing of your wood floors in order to maximize their beauty and prolong their life over years of use.
And, of course, you will want to invest in rugs to cover strategic areas of your floors. As wood flooring has grown in popularity so has the use of area rugs. Area rugs offer a first line of protection against damage to your wood flooring, particularly in areas of high traffic. Wood floors can be refinished to eliminate scratches and dents but sanding and refinishing floors is messy and time-consuming and you will want to postpone those activities as long as possible.
Enter the area rug. Strategically placed rugs can minimize damage to wood flooring and can extend the period of time between floor refurbishments dramatically. Wood flooring is being used in every room in the home and area rugs are versatile enough to be similarly used. Rugs come in all sizes and shapes and so can complement your wood flooring whether it is in a bedroom, the kitchen, a bath, or a hallway.
While area rugs do a great job of protecting your investment in your wood flooring, they are also multi-purpose in that they also provide a room-decorating alternative in terms of color, texture, and accent. Rugs can brighten up a dark area with a contrasting color scheme. Large, unbroken areas of wood flooring can be “boring” and a rug will add interest to the area and minimize the sameness of the flooring square footage.
Area rugs do not require a professional interior decorator in the selection process nor do they need professional installation. There are a wide range of styles, sizes, and patterns to choose from. The average person can easily make a selection that will complement the wood flooring in place and the room décor while still protecting the budget. Area rugs, properly cared for, will add style and color and interest to your wood floorings for years to come.
Keep up with current Interior Decorating styles and enhance your home with red area rugs.
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