It’s the goal of everyone who buys a house to eventually transform it into a home. There are a variety of ways to accomplish this, and one of them is by having a hardwood floor installed. However, much like anything else that serves as a good to be purchased and used, there exist a fair amount of misconceptions. Well, consider us MythBusters for a moment as we do our best to dispel them and better inform you of why having one installed is advantageous.
Myth: Hardwood floors don’t affect the value of your home.
Fact: Hardwood flooring does just the opposite. Having one installed increases both the property value of your home and increases resale value. As long as your floor is properly maintained and refurbished every few years, you’ll notice an increase in both of these margins.
Myth: Hardwood floors are overpriced and not worth the cost.
Fact: It’s true that hardwood materials tend to cost more than carpeting, vinyl, or linoleum. This is because hardwood is of a higher quality than other materials, so it’s best to look upon the purchase of a hardwood floor as an investment rather than a costly endeavor. In fact, when compared to the shelf life of other materials, hardwood will actually cost you much less in the long run.
Myth: Hardwood floors require more upkeep.
Fact: If you compare the maintenance costs of a hardwood floor to that of a carpeted one, you would be surprised at how much less work is needed to keep them in good working order. Carpeting requires extensive vacuuming and shampooing, and its duration is considerably less. Hardwood needs periodic cleaning but is nowhere near the same level as other materials.
Myth: Hardwood floors bring in a lot of allergens into the home.
Fact: Once again, this is a myth that can be disproven as the exact opposite. Carpeting brings in a great deal of allergens, such as pollen, bacteria, and even some pests. Hardwood, on the other hand, actually improves the quality of the air and can even reduce the amount of contaminants typically brought in by the outside world.
