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Bruce Hardwood Floor Installation Brings Real Wood Beauty Into Your Home

A Bruce Hardwood floor installation remains one of the most popular interior design choices, in spite of the growth in the laminate flooring market. Whether you want a contemporary look, a traditional style, or a cozy and casual country living room, the manufacturer offers it all in a variety of shades and textures. Bruce Hardwood flooring installations are known for their timeless beauty and elegance and are often chosen by architects and designers.

In contrast with laminates, a Bruce Hardwood floor installation is not recommended for a bathroom, but the range does well in kitchens. Real wood, moisture and humidity don’t form a durable partnership. Finished and unfinished lines are available. With the unfinished variety you can choose the perfect stain for your decor. However, just remember that in this case you won’t have a warranty on the finish. If you opt for the prefinished lines, you will get a superior stain application, as well as a warranty on the work. Your flooring will also be ready to install. The company uses the Dura-Luster Plus system.

Nothing beats the beauty of real wood. The knots, mineral streaks and pinholes all add character and warmth. The color is never quite uniform and no two planks are exactly alike. This can never be perfectly replicated in laminates, although these ranges are becoming more and more authentic as engineering improves. Wood also reacts to the environment and may show color changes in areas where furniture or rugs covered the floor for long periods.

Beveled edges are becoming more common in laminates. This has always been one of the attractions of real wood boards. The sanded edges create a groove where the planks fit together. Bruce Hardwood floors also come in boards with square edges and a flush fit. Micro or eased edges just have a slight edge sanding.

As with laminate floors, hardwood can be repaired if damaged. Color coordinated fillers are used for minor problems. The company supplies a touch-up kit for chips. It is also possible to replace floor sections. Floors can be refinished by contractors who specialize in this. Don’t attempt to do this yourself. Always keep a small remnant of the Bruce Hardwood floor, so that you can take it to a store if you need to match shading.

Whereas laminate flooring is never waxed, wax can be used on hardwood. However, once you opt to do this, you have to continue with it. Remember that this will form a film on the floor that can present a problem if you want to stain the floor later on. Wax also creates a very slippery surface.

Try to get felt pads for use underneath furniture feet. Be careful when moving furniture. To add shine to your floor, you can use Fresh Finish. This product is recommended if you have a urethane finish on the floor. It should bring back most of the original gleam. Use the range of products supplied by the company to maintain the good looks of your floor. Never wash a hardwood floor with water. It will damage the flooring.

This company is more than a century old. The wealth of experience is clearly visible in a Bruce Hardwood floor installation.

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