Facts about oak wood flooring

Oak wood flooring has been used in homes for hundreds of years. This type of wood gives homes both contemporary and traditional looks. While worn and faded carpets can make space look outdated, luster and warmth of wood flooring is hard to beat. In addition to looking great, wood floors help with general hygiene since they are dust free and easy to clean with a quick swipe of a mop, which reduces the risk of allergies. Another reason why our customers prefer our hand customed hardwood floors is because of its exceptional durability, which makes it the perfect choice for high traffic areas in your home. Oak floors is also known as simple to maintain and generally as a great investment since the beauty of oak flooring is that it will remain beautiful for a long time with just a little bit of care.

Facts about real solid wood flooring

Real solid wood flooring is made from a single piece of hardwood lumber which has been cut and milled to size. Most say that the natural aesthetic of the real solid wood flooring is its most appealing attribute. They are the perfect choice for rustic décor and interiors that include antique furniture. Another great feature of real solid wood floors is their excellent durability which can sometimes last for a long time. Real solid floors can be re-sanded repeatedly to increase their lifetime and renew their appearance. These floors are completely made from a natural material, which is one more reason to stay highly appreciated. Solid wooden flooring does not get too cold or hot, which inevitably creates a pleasantly comfortable surface underfoot and it is considered to be a great investment when considering the value they add to a property and their durability.

Galacroft has been customising and manipulating hardwood flooring for many years now and the results of course never surprise us, but they can sometimes alarm our customers. So here are some pointers about what to expect when your oak floor has been custom finished with either stains or oil waxes. Read more

Why is Oak so popular, and why are over half of all wood floor sales in the UK, oak. Well first of all, this wonderfully durable and versatile wood is plentiful. It grows all over Europe and America, as well as parts of Asia, so there's lots of it. Secondly and probably more importantly, its a very easy wood to work with in terms of manipulation and staining and you can achieve hundreds of various finishes and effects. Read more