3,00,000 shades to choose from HKS 1835

Wooden floors are the ‘in’ thing today: the rich colours, the warmth under-foot, the natural sheen and the endless choice makes wooden flooring a favoured option against traditional surfaces like tiles, marble, stone, etc.

- Nipun Purohit

The natural beauty and class of wood is unmatched by any other style of flooring. Though wooden floors have been around in the West for centuries, they have only lately come into vogue in India. In a short span of time, they have overtaken all other flooring options in terms of style and popularity.

They’re not only easier to lay but also come in styles and finishes that lend themselves to every kind of decor. They can be used in every part of the home: living area, dining hall, bedrooms, kitchen, entertainment zone for kids, prayer room, etc.

There are primarily two basic types of natural wood: engineered and solid. Engineered wood, as the name suggests, has a base is made of birch plywood and a top layer of natural solid wood. Solid wood is natural wood.

Technically superior

Solid wood constitutes a single piece of lumber material and can either be unfinished, lacquered or oiled, made out of red oak, white oak or maple.

Wooden floors have no fibres, grout lines, or embossing that can trap dust, pollen, particles, animal dander, and allergens that occur with carpets.

Apart from improving the aesthetic appeal of a space and acting as a good insulation material, it increases the value of the house (for resale or rental purposes).