That Beautiful Dark Hardwood and
Laminates…..Some things to Consider Before Buying…
Who can argue that dark hardwood and laminate woods are not
beautiful. They really are
beautiful. There is nothing quite like a
walnut hardwood. There is a richness and
depth in color that is breathtaking to look at and experience in a home. The same goes for laminate wood and luxury
vinyl planking that looks so real. There
are a couple small drawbacks that you need to be aware of so you can make an
informed decision before buying one of these floors.
Dark floors will show dust a lot easier than other lighter
floors. There is really no other way
around it. If you have ever had a black
suit, dress pants, or a blouse that is black, you will most likely have noticed
that black will show every piece of lint, fuzz, and anything else that is
light. A dark hardwood/laminate wood
likewise will show dust easier than a medium or lighter tone wood. It is unavoidable. There really isn’t any other way around
it. The other issue with a natural
hardwood such as Walnut, is that walnut is a softer hardwood it will scratch easier than other hardwoods. Scratches also tend to be lighter in the
wood, so they show easier. This is also
true of a dark laminate or luxury vinyl plank.
The core will be lighter, and it will show scratches more readily.
At Capell Flooring and Interiors, we like to shoot straight with our customers and let them
know what to expect. People buy these darker
floors all the time and they successfully add to the overall beauty of their
homes. We just want you to know what you
are getting into before buying, because if you are like me and don’t like to
clean and sweep a lot, then these choices might not be the ones that you are
looking for. We want you to make the
best decision for your home, and we want you to like what you pick.
Thanks for
reading,
Matt Capell
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