5 BENEFITS OF WOOD FLOORING VS CARPET FLOORING – Flooring Fx

Two of the most popular choices for flooring is wood flooring or carpet. If you are trying to choose between the two, we point out the many benefits of installing a wooden floor over having carpet laid down.

The Resale Value of Your Home

Wooden flooring can boost the resale value of your home if you are thinking about selling in the future. Today more and more people, especially the younger adults, are turning towards wood flooring as opposed to carpet.

Our international buying power gives us access to better deals so we can pass the discount onto you, while our national distribution network means we have a truly national footprint. Blackbutt Flooring Stanmore.

 

We have access to thousands of square meters of flooring including, Australian Species, European Oak, Waterproof Hybrid and Laminate Flooring along with the accessories, trims, underlays and glues you need to get the job done. Burnt Oak is hand scraped and has a beautiful 20% high gloss finish. This enhances the rich oak colours, depth, natural dark timber characters two fold, and also provides maximum durability for long lasting use in any floor setting. Black Opal features dark greenish and black swirls and knots. This extra wide (190mm) floorboards will create a stunning looking floor. We deliver all across Australia.

The latest innovation in flooring, combining the rigidness of vinyl with the durability of laminate, hybrid flooring gives the best of both worlds.Specification data for Australian hardwood species used for timber floors. Description, botanical name, janka hardness rating and more.Australian hardwood timber is durable and gorgeous. Here are 10 native timber floor species, including colours, textures, qualities and applications.

Opulence Native Collection

Our new range, the Opulence Native Collection displays some of the best timber our country has to offer.

Available in three different Australian species, along with the option of either the traditional 136mm board or in a contemporary 180mm wide board there is something here to fit your home. Bring the look of the awe-inspiring Australian landscapes into your home with sustainably sourced native timbers.

Noble Collection - Moroccan-Oak - Your Better Choice – Flooring Fx

Grand Oak Moroccan has a time-worn appearance, a rich tapestry of heavy distressing and mellow ochre stain. Moroccan Oak is finished using a UV lacquer with a matt finish to provide maximum durability and enhance the depth and clarity of colour and preserve all the natural character of this wonderful timber.

Setting the standard, grandoak Noble Collection packs contain only 1900mm long boards with no short lengths , thus ensuring a high end finish to the floor, wall or ceiling aesthetic.

 
Grand Oak Burnt is dark, rich and soulful. Rich in stories and history, its appeal is its dark brown and slightly maroon antique tones. This classic colour contracts well against light coloured furniture and walls in your home. Burnt Oak Flooring Stanmore.

Grand Oak Gunsynd takes its cue straight from the champion thoroughbred race horse of the 1960’s – Graceful and Strong. Light to mid greys, browns and silver oak tones are on trend this year. This soft and modern timber colour will successfully lift any room to new heights.
Gunsynd Oak Flooring

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Carpet is now seen as old-fashioned in comparison to the choices of wooden flooring and installing. A wooden floor can help to boost the resale value more than if you carpet your home. It has been suggested that people will spend around $2,000 more for a home that has hardwood floors.

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Wooden flooring is popular as it gives a more natural feel and it is more stylish than carpeting.

Easier Maintenance.

Burnt Oak is hand scraped and has a beautiful 20% high gloss finish. This enhances the rich oak colours, depth, natural dark timber characters two fold, and also provides maximum durability for long lasting use in any floor setting. Burnt Oak Flooring Stanmore.

Black Opal features dark greenish and black swirls and knots. This extra wide (190mm) floorboards will create a stunning looking floor. All GrandOak™ Engineered Oak Timber Flooring features a Lifetime Structural Warranty and 20 years Wear Warranty. Black Opal Flooring Stanmore.

Hybrid Flooring is a mix of two popular types of flooring - laminate and vinyl. Vinyl and laminate are blended together to make a durable and hard-wearing flooring option. On its own - laminate flooring is prone to swelling as it is not waterproof. Hybrid Click Flooring Stanmore.

Blackbutt Flooring is a type of native hardwood that has straight and cylindrical trunks, making it perfect for use in home renovations. It produces light timber that has straight, aesthetically pleasing gum veins. Blackbutt Flooring Stanmore.

Wooden flooring is generally a lot easier to maintain than carpet. With carpet, you have to go around picking up large pieces of debris before vacuuming. Carpets also tend to get dirty and this means that either you have to invest in a carpet washer. Either you have to pay someone to come and clean your carpets.

Lighter colored carpets will need a great deal more care than darker ones and wooden floors. With a wooden floor, all you need to do is brush the floor to remove large debris and then occasionally mop the floor. Cleaning a wood floor is generally quicker, easier and is more cost-effective. Wooden flooring is also best in terms of removing spills, as a quick wipe up is all that’s needed. With carpet, spillage tends to seep into the carpet and it can lead to stains.

Good for Asthmatics and Healthier All Round.

 Carpets tend to hold germs and it can be surprising what gets into the fibers of a carpet and remain there even after vacuuming. Dust, hair follicles, and skin follicles, along with pet hair and dust mites can found on the carpet, along with trap inside the fibers, no matter how many times you vacuum.

Wooden floors do not keep germs, fibers and pet hairs and the floor can be easily swept, mopped and disinfected. Wooden flooring is essential for families who have asthmatics or for those who have small children who are crawling or just learning to walk.

Keeps Cooler in Summer

Wooden floors are cooler during the summer months than carpet. Walking barefoot on a wooden floor in the summer helps to cool you down and can stop the room from holding heat. In the winter months, if the floor gets too cool rugs may lay down on top of the wood.

Wooden Flooring Lasts Longer Than Carpeting

Wooden flooring generally has a longer lifespan than carpeting. A carpet will usually come with a guarantee of no longer than 10 years and this is if you pay out for good quality carpeting. During its lifespan it is going to get old and worn, more so if you have children or pets

Wood flooring never gets old looking with the proper care and attention. Wood floors usually come with a guarantee of around 20 years or more, depending on the quality you choose.

Hybrid flooring is made of a decorative, textured print layer that is sandwiched between a protective top coating and a rigid, waterproof core board. Many models of hybrid flooring also include a pre- attached bottom acoustic layer, which reduces noise-transmission and eliminates the need to install extra underlayment. Grand Oak Moroccan has a time-worn appearance, a rich tapestry of heavy distressing and mellow ochre stain. Moroccan Oak is finished using a UV lacquer with a matt finish to provide maximum durability and enhance the depth and clarity of colour and preserve all the natural character of this wonderful timber. Hybrid flooring is a mix of two popular types of flooring - laminate and vinyl. Vinyl and laminate are blended together to make a durable and hard-wearing flooring option. On its own - laminate flooring is prone to swelling as it is not waterproof.

 

Vinyl is a great choice for the rooms in your house that get the most foot traffic, most vinyl flooring has a wear layer on its surface that resists scratches and stains meaning it is very durable. Our one-stop site is full of handy tips and design inspiration but head to see our full range of products please visit us in store and we can help find a solution to your flooring needs. Building, renovating or just looking for a decor change, your choice of flooring sets the design tone for the entire house.

 

 

Godfrey Hirst offer a comprehensive suite of flooring. From luxurious Hycraft wool carpets, to family friendly solution dyed nylon, innovative eco+ triexta or a host of hard floor choices, including timber, hybrid, vinyl plank, laminate and Moduleo™ European designer vinyl range, we have the best range of carpet and flooring to suit every home, budget and lifestyle.

Our one-stop site is full of handy tips and design inspiration from some of Australia’s leading designers and renovators. And our Australia wide retail partners are ready and waiting with expert advice and personalised service.

Introducing Tranquil Texture, the latest premium wool carpet from Hycraft with natural insulating and renewable qualities, the chunky textured loop carpet lends itself to create places of serenity and comfort. From ocean to mountains, tropical rainforest to pastoral paradise, Tranquil Texture, takes inspiration from the places that bring us peace and joy.Flooring Fx-Moroccan oak flooring in stanmore NSW.

 

Laminate

Laminate flooring provides the look and feel of real timber for a fraction of the price. It offers a unique layered solution for different rooms in your home or business.

 

Hybrid

The latest innovation in flooring, combining the rigidness of vinyl with the durability of laminate, hybrid flooring gives the best of both worlds.

Hybrid flooring is made of a decorative, textured print layer that is sandwiched between a protective top coating and a rigid, waterproof core board. Many models of hybrid flooring also include a pre-attached bottom acoustic layer, which reduces noise-transmission and eliminates the need to install extra underlayment.

 

Vinyl

Vinyl is a great choice for the rooms in your house that get the most foot traffic, most vinyl flooring has a wear layer on its surface that resists scratches and stains meaning it is very durable. Our one-stop site is full of handy tips and design inspiration but head to see our full range of products please visit us in store and we can help find a solution to your flooring needs.