Choosing appropriate flooring for your home is a major decision that can easily set the tone for an entire room. If you're interested in adding wood floor finishes to any area of the home, visit Hawaii Flooring Specialists in Honolulu. The flooring experts carry a wide range of residential and commercial flooring options, including stone, tile, vinyl plank, linoleum, carpet, and hardwood.

There are several benefits to adding hardwood floors to your home. They can add value to your home and give sophistication to more casual spaces. Perhaps most importantly, hardwood flooring may make life easier and more comfortable for individuals who suffer from allergies. Wood floors are also quite easy to clean. With a cleansing product and mop in hand, the wood can easily look as good as the day it was first installed.

There are different types of finishes available, including:

• Oil-Based: Oil-based finishes lend the floor a golden amber hue. It also produces an attractive shine. This detail is especially important if you have a vision of a glossy wooden floor in mind.

• Water-Based: A water-based wood finish is clear in tone and on the thin side. It may require more coats than an oil base to achieve its most durable state.

• Wax: A wax-finished floor creates a protective coat over the wood. While practical, it may result in a dull, lackluster hue that doesn't resonate with the wood's original beauty.

• UV-Cured: Flooring that anticipates heavy foot traffic may benefit from this option. Wood is cured with a high-powered ultraviolet light that helps reduce the potential for bacteria to develop, and it's also resistant to scratches.

You'll also want to choose a sheen type for your floor. Do you prefer a high gloss, light-reflecting finish? Perhaps you prefer a semi-gloss option that provides a fraction of the shine. A satin sheen is a step above the low-level matte sheen, which appears flat and lacks shine.

For more on wood floor finishes and other flooring options, visit the Hawaii Flooring Specialists website today. You can also call (808) 842-7755 for more information.