Long ago when the world was young,
there were great forests of hardwood trees; to cut a long story short, since
humans started building shelters out of sawn up trees the supply has dwindled
as demand has risen. Solid hardwood, such as oak wood flooring or panelling, once common to both cottages and
castles, is now a luxury, but still an affordable luxury if you know where to
look.
At Just Wood, you will find not only
a marvellous range of oak wood flooring, but an in-depth assessment of the
traits that make it so valuable and popular as a basic building material. You
should know that oak is extremely durable; oak trees can live as long as 1,000
years and benefit from a long straight grain which is still highly resistant to
splitting along the grain.
Deeper,
richer hue
Furthermore, oak as a species is
unusually resistant to fungi and wood-eating insects, it is resilient which
makes it a good shock-absorber, and on top of all that, it's low-maintenance. Oak wood flooring can be easily cleaned with a brush and a dust mop; with
reasonable care oak wood flooring will continue to look warm and elegant, even
aging gracefully, so it takes on a deeper, richer hue as it 'weathers' and
wears.
At Just Wood, you will find a
selection of both white and red oak; the difference is basically a reddish tint
in the unfinished wood. Like white oak, red oak ages gracefully, taking on a
darker amber hue over the years. Both white and red oak also take very well to
staining; its silvery texture glows with its own lustre or with the shade you
choose to compliment your décor – or as the basis for a whole room or house.
Harmony
Floors
A new collection of 'Harmony Floors'
from the most respected UK
supplier Kahrs has recently been introduced, offering European oak milled in Sweden. This flooring
range in available in hues like Oak Dew, Oak Frost and Oak Smoke. Check out the
website for an idea of the beautiful range of colour and finish, including
what's called hand-brushing which brings out the natural grain and gives the
wood a look of age – these days a fashionable look indeed.
Not only will you find the most
beautiful flooring, you're making a solid investment with solid wood. Just Wood
also offers important tips on choosing, caring for and repairing hardwood
floors. You can visit their website or call 01243 827888 to learn
about special offers and to find out everything you need to know about oak wood flooring.
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