[AD] Finding The Right Flooring For A Older Property
If your property is over 70 years old there is every chance that it will still have many period features from it’s time.
If for instance your property was built in the 1930’s then it’s likely that a lot of hardwood would have been used. This could be picture rails, dado rails, skirting boards and quite often the wood which would have been used would have been oak.
It’s also very likely that most of the rooms would have an ornate fireplace that would be a grand feature of the room and this is very likely to be made from oak. It will be that kind of fireplace that when somebody walks into the room it will have the wow factor and your friends will be drawn to comment and say how beautiful it is.
If you are anything like myself you will want to keep these features from a by gone era because it’s in keeping with the house and keeping the original features is how a period home should look.
When you purchase a home that is 70 years old one thing that becomes very obvious is the flooring could well be carpeted, but originally those floors in a house of this age would have been wood. Unfortunately when you rip up the carpets you will invariably find that the wooden floors are not fit for use, so what is the best option?
A particularly good option is Engineered Oak Flooring. It comes in a variety of shades of oak and can be the perfect option when replacing the floor in your period home to keep it as authentic as possible.
Engineered oak flooring is a perfect option and is a fantastic alternative to solid flooring. It’s maintenance free, hard wearing and durable. It’s also moisture and heat resistant and looks like a real wood floor because it’s made from real wood. It is also easy to install with click system boards so it can install without any fuss.
Most importantly if you want to keep the original features such as the fire place or dado rail, then installing engineered oak flooring is the answer to to keep your home with that period feel and look.
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