Tips to Protect Your Hardwood Floor From Your Fireplace

Hardwood Floor Installation

Hardwood flooring has become a valuable commodity in many homes for its beautiful appearance and long lasting durability. Unfortunately, because it is wooden, it is susceptible to damage. A particular and sometimes not a though of concern are fireplaces that are near or in contact with hardwood flooring. This is a potential fire hazard, and sparks and bits of burning wood can scorch and damage the hardwood floors. However, this does not mean you’ll have to replace your hardwood flooring if it is near a fireplace. Here are a few tips that will help protect the portion of hardwood flooring that is near a fireplace.

Houston Engineered Wood Installation

Solid Wood Floor vs Engineered

That depends on where you want to install it. Both solid and engineered wood floors are made using real wood, so both are environmentally friendly.

Solid wood flooring is exactly what the name implies: a solid piece of wood from top to bottom. The thickness of solid wood flooring can vary, but generally ranges from 3/4” to 5/16”. Solid wood can be used in any room that is above grade (above ground). One of the many benefits of solid wood flooring is that it can be sanded and refinished many times.

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