Ask these simple
questions?
What Rooms, Square footage needed
(add 5%)
?
of Wood Floor products
for your conditions/subfloor
Determine the area you
want to add wood floors, then measure for the
amount you need (Sqr. footage +5%)
Always set a budget after doing some preliminary
shopping, remembering, if the price sounds to
good to be true, it's most likely is of lesser quality
(no warranty) and
will cause serious concerns later. Wood floors are a
life time investment ! Take care and time in making
these decisions. Also keep in mind, there many other
factors that will effect the final price, such as,
removal of existing floor coverings, subfloor prep, moldings,
and the application of additional coats of finish if
needed.
Check the rooms subfloor.
Is it satisfactory for the type
and thickness of the wood floor product you would like
to use? Is it sound and level? Will it required an engineered or solid wood
floor? See
Engineered Wood Floors vs Solid Wood Floor
products.
Do you want an
unfinished or pre-finished wood flooring product.
Prefinished wood flooring has the finish coats already
applied at the manufacturer, so once it is installed the
project is complete. Unfinished wood flooring requires a
job site sanding,
and/or
staining, and finishing after
installation. This can add unwanted time (unfinished
products must acclimate prior to finishing) and cost to the
project. See
prefinished vs unfinished wood floor
products.
Choose a style/design to match and/or compliment the
rooms decor. Simple to
custom wood
floors, and there are many.
Consider a wood floor product with proper finish that
can handle the traffic for that specific area/room. If
job site finished always consult with your wood floor
contractor as to what type of and how many coats of
finish should be applied.
Always shop different
outlets and vendors, not only for pricing, but to get an
ideas of the many styles, colors and types of
prefinished wood floor
products in today's market place.
Prefinished wood floor
pricing varies, as do most flooring products. A quality
prefinished wood floor product ( material only) can
start at $5.00 and up per square foot. Width, thickness,
color, brand and species will effect this price. Exotics
can run $3+ more.
Again, using a
professional wood floor contractor is highly
recommended, as there are many technical concerns that
can adversely effect and/or compromise the product.
Also see these
additional
detailed
FAQ's when considering
the purchase of a wood floor product.
