Considering each style factor individually will help bring your ideas to life.
And your floors are, quite literally, a huge part of that. When people walk through your doors, how do you want them to feel? What will make them stay longer, come back later, and tell their friends? Your décor represents who you are. Premium collections such as and -and collections made from harder wood species like Oak, Hickory and Maple-offer the highest levels of scratch and stain resistance. Look for ones with a 3-year or greater commercial warranty. Expected Levels of Foot Trafficįor retail spaces with a lot of visitors or that might be subject to greater levels of wear and tear, many of our collections are considered “high-traffic friendly.” For kitchens and other spaces with potential for moisture, we recommend our Hydroguard™ engineered hardwood collection, featuring six dimensions of water protection. Do you have basement-level retail or office space, or concrete slab subfloors? Engineered is best. Is your space dry and above ground? Solid hardwood will be a beautiful bet. This will help you filter down our products to ones that meet your needs exactly. Durability Factors to Consider when Choosing Hardwoodīefore you get down to choosing an exact color and style to fit your design vision, think about your space and how it will be used.