Wide plank flooring is durability, exquisiteness and sheer beauty has succeeded in winning the hearts of many home and office interior decor consultants. Wide plank flooring is a recommended choice for giving your home, a new face lift. Wide plank flooring is made of solid wood planks and the unique varnishing on its surface is reminiscent of nature’s distinct artistry.

Wide plank flooring is very long lasting and with proper care and maintenance will last for a lifetime. Despite its durability, it is often considered as outdated by some. The pale colored type usually gives it, a less country look. Wide plank flooring has been preferred because of its strength and durability and should not to be mistaken for just any type of wooden finishing. Delicate wood types are totally inappropriate and are not durable. Preferred, tested and trusted wood types include Walnut flooring, Redwood, Ebony, Ironwood, Tiger wood, Rubber wood or Teak flooring.

Wide plank flooring can be painted or sprayed with beautifying and preservative finishing or left without a finishing treatment depending on personal preferences. Wide plank flooring is usually sturdy and firm under weights, which makes it ideal for walk and hallways that experience heavy traffic. Damaged plank sections can be removed and replaced while leaving the remaining floor intact without having to saw or cut it out for repair or maintenance works. Wide plank flooring is very rugged, but quality and regular maintenance is not to be compromised if the beauty and longevity is to be maximized and preserved. Routine cleaning can be by sweeping or dusting, and for vacuum cleaning the ideal machine is the hardwood vacuum cleaner. Mopping is necessary to clean up liquid spills.

It is noteworthy to know that Wide plank flooring does not cope well with constant exposure to water and so it is not ideal for bathrooms, laundry rooms and the kitchen where contact with water and other liquids is inevitable. It has been reported that high heeled shoes may lead to scuffs and it is therefore advised that wearing these shoes on your Wide plank flooring should be avoided where possible. Dragging furniture on the surface as well as other abrasive agents should be frowned at. Waxing greatly retains the shiny surface and offers additional protection against wear and tear.