Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood flooring comes from a solid piece of milled wood and contains solid wood all throughout. Popular hardwood varieties include maple, oak, walnut or cherry. Its versatility and quality make it a desirable flooring option for many home buyers.

However, it’s one of the more expensive flooring materials on the market and does take regular maintenance, such as using a specialty hardwood floor cleaner once a month and applying a fresh coat of finish every three to five years, to keep them looking great. The average cost for installed hardwood flooring is $3 to $10 per square foot.

Pros

• Increases home value
• Can be refinished multiple times
• Many options available
• Strong and durable

Cons

• Expensive
• Can incur scrapes, scratches and dents in high-traffic areas
• Susceptible to moisture damage
• Not suitable for bathrooms, laundry rooms and basements