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What Is The Right Wood Installation For You?

What Is The Right Wood Installation For You?

17 Jan, 2018  /  by canopyadmin

You have chosen the perfect flooring for your home and now on to an equally important decision. No matter what type of flooring you choose from wood, to laminate, and even plank tiles they way you lay it down will add a lot to the room. Straight and horizontal patterns are the most common but we will take you through all your options with pros and cons for each.

Straight

When straight is chosen it traditionally means running parallel with the longest wall in the room. This orientation helps emphasize the longer walls creating a deeper look

Pros:  Simple installation. Workers start at one wall and working across in strips. Minimal waste since no complex cutting is used.

Cons:  Since the straight pattern is common and if you are going to a unique look this may be a draw back. This design works well in rectangular rooms but may change directions in a complex room shape.

Diagonal

Using a diagonal layout uses longer wood which can create the illusion of a larger room. This is popular with smaller units such as condos and apartments.

Pros:  Running flooring from corner to corner highlights the longest lines taking advantage of the full length of a room. Diagonals naturally read as dynamic and energetic.

Cons:  If you are looking to have minimal waste this layout uses more cuts, which creates more waste. Diagonal also requires a more skilled installer since there is no easy starting point.

Perpendicular

This style is very similar to the straight pattern but less used because it runs parallel to the longest wall.

Pros:  Helps widen tunnel shaped rooms by bringing attention to the width.

Cons:  Uses more cuts, which creates more waste and more labor time.

Chevron

This pattern was common in historic estates and is categorized with wealth. Brining in a modern and contemporary flare makes it a fashionable choice.

Pros:  Creates straight lines to lengthen the room but still brings in a dramatic flare with the use of diagonals

Cons:  Every board needs to be cut which can create a lengthy and costly project.

Herringbone

This layout is similar to chevron but creates a diagonal zigzag pattern throughout the floor creating a more broken pattern.

Pros:  Less waste than a chevron pattern. Because of the subtle zigzag pattern it creates a less trendy and rugged look.

Cons:  Since it does not have a board running through the middle this cut does not emphasize the length of the room.

Parquet

This flooring style was extremely popular a few decades ago but still holds a timeless look. A parquet is any style of flooring with intricate patterns. This has fallen second to the larger patterns that reads as more grand.

Pros:  The complex pattern creates a unique feel which helps identify individual rooms within the home.

Cons:  Busy patterns can require more cuts, which can cost more money. Unique flooring can hurt resale value if it speaks to a specific taste.

Square

A squared pattern can be thought of as a large but simplified parquet. The installer would follow the outside edges and work towards the center.

Pros:  Helps create a standout statement that pairs perfectly with rooms with a central feature like a dining room or foyer.

Cons:  Must be carefully planned to ensure the center of the square is in the center of the room.

Inset Patterns

Pros:  Creates beautiful and custom effects.

Cons:  Purchasing multiple materials can drive the cost up as well as requiring a skilled professional to install.


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