Perhaps you are considering restoring hardwood floors within your home that are currently covered in carpet. Maybe you wish to simply install new carpeting or are deciding whether carpeting or hardwood floors work best over your subfloor. Make this important decision easier on yourself by reviewing the following factors.

Hardwood Flooring Vs. Carpeting: What Does Your Home Need?

Maintenance

Once installing or restoring hardwood floors is complete, you do not have to do much to keep it looking great. Weekly sweeping prevents dirt and other debris that can scratch wood from building up, while periodic refinishing provides additional protection from pet claws, furniture, and high heels.

Carpet maintenance is much more involved. Not only do you have to vacuum it weekly, if not bi-weekly, to prevent dust, dirt, animal dander, and other particles from accumulating among the fibers, you also need to shampoo or steam clean it. Deep cleaning keeps carpets in good condition to extend their working lives; however, it requires time and money, whether you rent the equipment or hire a professional cleaning company.

Longevity

If you desire flooring that will last for generations, go with hardwood floors. Unlike carpet, which requires replacing every few years, hardwood looks great decade after decade with the right care. It may cost more than carpeting up front, but you recoup the expense thanks to hardwood’s durability and low-maintenance needs.

Allergies

Installing or restoring hardwood floors contributes to healthier indoor air. Wood flooring offers hypoallergenic benefits; this is ideal if you or any members of your family have allergies or asthma, or simply want to improve indoor air quality. Conversely, carpet provides a welcome environment for allergens, such as mold spores, animal dander, insect remains, and dust to settle. And while consistent vacuuming removes these allergens, some get stirred up during the cleaning process to compromise air quality.

Aesthetic Appeal

Carpet may come in a wide variety of colors and styles that can improve the look of your home, but it cannot compete with the classic appeal of hardwood. The timeless beauty these floors provides instantly enhances any room in your house and are generally preferred by home buyers. Hardwood also provides numerous refinishing and staining options to create a custom look.

 

If you have existing hardwood floors that need work, contact Old Reliable Floor Co to enjoy beautiful, long-lasting results. Refinishing and restoring hardwood floors have kept this Cincinnati, OH, company with an A+ BBB® rating busy since 1949. Call (513) 922-5598 to give your home the gift of hardwood floor restoration or visit the website to learn more about what these experts will do for you.