When homeowners think of hardwood flooring, they think of beauty, durability, and value. Many homeowners choose to install new hardwood floors in their homes because they can add value to their homes that they can enjoy. With hardwood flooring, you can have a floor that suits your style and makes your home look even more beautiful than before. If you’re all about staying on trend with in-home styles, then gray finished hardwood might be a great choice for your home. We also have traditional hardwood with yellow undertones and rustic wooden planks that show off the natural look of weather-worn wood. At Creative Interiors Carpet One Floor & Home in Beaufort, SC, you can be assured that we bring you only the best quality hardwood and brands.

Solid vs. Engineered Hardwood

When choosing a new hardwood floor, you have two options: solid and engineered hardwood. Both types offer distinct characteristics that make both of them unique. Solid and engineered hardwood feature unmatched looks that any other flooring cannot replicate. Learn more about both types of hardwood:

• Solid hardwood flooring is a traditional style of wood floors where each plank is made from a single, solid piece of wood. Each plank is typically ¾ inch thick and made entirely of premium hardwood. Since it’s completely solid throughout, you can often sand and refinish your solid hardwood floors to meet your ever-changing style needs. This eliminates scratches, stains, dents, and other imperfections.

• While solid hardwood is a beautiful flooring, it can be susceptible to warping in humid or moisture-prone environments. Due to this, we recommend installing your solid hardwood flooring in above-grade and non-moisture-prone rooms.

• Engineered hardwood flooring is created from laminate layers. This layered design adds stability and prevents the wood from warping from moisture and humidity exposure. A natural hardwood veneer at the surface, meaning engineered and solid hardwood look identical from above. This type of hardwood is more affordable and durable. The only disadvantage to engineered hardwood is you can’t usually sand and refinish as often as solid wood. This depends on the quality and thickness of its top layer.

Types of Hardwood

Hardwood can be harvested from many different species of trees. Each wood species offers unique shades and character, and they also feature different strength levels and wear resistance. Our hardwood flooring selection is available in numerous options that range from traditional to exotic species. Choose from your favorite hardwood species in planks of all sizes, colors, and finishes. We proudly carry both solid and engineered hardwood in these wood species and more:

• Hickory

• Ash

• Oak

• Maple

• Mahogany

Hardwood & Humidity

Since South Carolina is known to have a humid climate for most of the year, you should figure out before you purchase hardwood if your home is well-suited for it. Hardwood is made from real wood, so it can expand and contract with changes in humidity. We can give you more advice about humidity when you visit our showroom and speak with one of our hardwood experts.

Where Can Hardwood Be Installed?

Hardwood is recommended for home settings without significant foot traffic and moisture. Popular spots for hardwood are bedrooms and living rooms. We do not recommend installing hardwood in places around your home, such as kitchens and bathrooms, because moisture is prevalent. You should choose the space where you want to install hardwood before you choose a floor. For example, solid hardwood flooring needs to be installed in the above-level rooms of your home. Engineered hardwood, however, can be installed on all levels of your home.

When it comes to hardwood flooring installation, the average homeowner is advised to seek professional help. Hardwood installation is not meant for beginners or the inexperienced since it’s too easy to make mistakes or prepare improperly. We can help you install your new hardwood floors with the help of our most trusted contractors!

Our Hardwood Selection

Creative Interiors Carpet One Floor & Home in Lewiston, ID, is proud to be an independently owned and operated member of the world’s largest flooring cooperative. Our expansive product inventory and expert services make our flooring store your destination for all your hardwood flooring needs. We carry top-quality brands and products in our showrooms. Not only do we have the name brands you know and love, but we also have exclusive Carpet One Floor & Home exclusive brands such as Rustic River and Invincible Hardwood. Be sure to stop by our showroom in Beaufort, SC, to work with one of our flooring experts or browse our wood flooring selection online now!

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