Sanding and Varnish Wooden Flooring

Laminate wood flooring looks like actual wood floor but actually not, it come in 8mm thickness. It might cost RM7-8 per sqft, including skirting and profile. The top view that exhibits the wood grain is actually a photographic image or thin décor paper attached with a thick backing board. Though it was first marketed in Europe, but in last few years it has gained popularity over the world. Laminate wood flooring is easy to install and requires less initial cost compared to real wood flooring. If you are looking for a home renovation, which you need to fit in a short time frame and your budget, laminate wood floor is surely your choice. Also, you can install laminate wood floor on places where you can’t try real wood. You can still get that appearance but in a short time and budget. It is good to install Laminate flooring at dry area such as bedroom, study area and hall. But for bedroom, pls do a proper waterproofing before installation.

SPC flooring is getting popular in the market since 4 years ago. It has been slowly replace the Laminate floor market due to the material of the floor board. People found laminate floor having issue when getting wet. As mention above, laminate floor is suitable to use for dry area. As long as it is dry, installation Laminate flooring having a better sense compare SPC flooring. SPC flooring is waterproof material, easy for installation. There might be float issue after installation if the floor area is too long. Same for Laminate flooring, SPC flooring if have any issue and need to dismantle, it need to dismantle from the side. But comparing price and efficiency, SPC still a good choice of flooring in the market.

You can try wood flooring almost in any place. But, since it is a piece of wood, you need to consider your atmosphere before you install it. Wood floor will expand in high moisture and contract in low moisture, so, if you are living in an area with frequent weather changes, it is not recommended. But in Malaysia, we didn’t have this problem. Solid wood flooring may cost you around RM20 to RM40 per sqft depends on the wood type. It is recommended not to install wood floor in bathroom, toilet or kitchen where frequently water will be spilled. You can try wood flooring on your study room or living room especially in cold environment/ aircon area.

The main advantage of wood flooring is that it adds an aesthetic look to our home. If someone is looking for a home renovation, then switching to wood flooring can be a good option. It will make your place look better and keep it warm. In cold areas, with wood floor installed it is more comfortable to walk bare foot. Also, compared to carpets or floor mats, wood floors are easier to clean. Even though initial cost of wood floor installation is higher, but this is not just an expense, it is a good investment too which will give you a decent resale value.

• When you are planning for a home renovation, before you choose to make a floor change, you need to check few factors. You need to make estimation, check your neighborhood and recent market, resale values and other things. Sometimes it is also wise to take assistance from a consultant. Having a wood floor in your new home or renovated home will surely add not only some artistic value also monetary value. So, don’t waste your time, get one for you too.