If you’re considering upgrading from carpet to hardwood flooring, you may be tempted to treat this as a DIY project to save money. But hardwood floors are an investment in the future of your home, and it may not pay to cut costs in the short term. For superior installation, hire a professional to place your floors and enjoy the following benefits.

Better Materials

A professional contractor has had a significant amount of experience working with hardwood flooring and with the area’s building material suppliers. They can make much more informed decisions regarding the choice of wood and other materials for your project. They’ll also advise you on color and finish—interior design decisions which will significantly affect the final appearance of your home.

More Solid Installation

If you’ve ever walked across a squeaky, shifting wooden floor, you know what a different experience it is from stepping on well-installed and correctly maintained flooring. Your experienced contractor will take steps like measuring the humidity of the wood and spacing each board correctly to create beautiful, functional results.

Technical Knowledge

For many people who are new to installing wood flooring, it is difficult to gauge the right measurements for installation. Pack the wood too tightly, and when humidity strikes and causes the wood to swell, it will have nowhere to expand to. When this happens, the floor may warp upward in some areas, damaging the wood and shortening the life of your hardwood flooring. A professional will avoid these mistakes and give you a floor that will last.

For professional hardwood flooring installation, choose Interior Designs Inc in Holmen, WI. Serving a 50-mile radius around their location for over 30 years, they are experienced with a wide range of flooring materials and offer many options to create the perfect look for your home. To discuss your remodeling project, call (608) 526-3386 or reach out online.