Upon entering, guests immediately notice your floors. That's why many homeowners rely on hardwood flooring. Hardwood provides character to the house, giving it a classic yet timelessly elegant feel. When choosing between the many varieties available, walnut has many practical and aesthetic advantages. 

What Are the Advantages of Walnut Hardwood Flooring?

1. High Durability

Hardwood flooring is known for its durability—standing up to busy families and excitable pets alike. The walnut variety has an exceptionally high level of endurance, offering resistance to chipping, insects, scratches, and decay. Due to its hardness and durability, many homeowners use walnut flooring in high-traffic areas. Some also use it throughout the home to provide a unified aesthetic. 

2. Basic Maintenance

Like all hardwood floors, walnut is easy to maintain. Sweep consistently to remove dust and dirt. Over time, persistent debris and grime will infiltrate the cracks and crevices of the flooring. Vacuuming weekly will remove the unwanted dirt and keep the walnut pristine. When vacuuming hardwood, use the "hard floor" setting, which deactivates the rotating brush. Only the suction setting will be used, and the brush's bristles won't scratch the floor. 

Walnut hardwood is also safe to mop, as water doesn’t warp the flooring or cause it to rot. 

In general, cleaning hardwood is easier, and provides a healthier choice for your family. Wood doesn't collect germs and won’t contribute to allergies the way carpeting does. With consistent cleaning and occasional refinishing, walnut floors can last a lifetime.

3. Visual Appeal

Walnut floors are not only sturdy and easy to maintain, but they also offer a diverse range of colors to choose from. Varying from snow white to a deep, hearty, and earthy brown, there's a flooring color for any home. They also display the natural variations in the wood grain, cultivating a new and unique appearance. You can also change the walnut hardwood's color by staining it, making your home feel new again. 

4. Worthwhile Investment 

Given walnut's level of resistance, aesthetic beauty, and low maintenance, it's a significant selling point for potential home buyers. If you're planning on selling your home in the next few years, hardwood increases the property's value more than any flooring option. Walnut hardwood in rich brown colors is very popular with buyers right now, which can also positively affect the home's resale value. 

When it's time for new floors, reach out to Hardwood Rescue. For more than 20 years, they've provided beautiful and lasting hardwood flooring to residents throughout St. Louis, Kirkwood, Eureka, Ladue, and Chesterfield, MO. They offer many sizes and species of wood to match your home's needs and decor. After you've selected, their contractors will install the flooring themselves, ensuring a seamless fit. For more information on their services, visit their website. To schedule a free estimate, call (636) 532-5476.