| Oak flooring has gained much popularity in the last | | | | enough, it can also be sanded to re-finish it. |
| few years and has been increasingly chosen for | | | | Finishes |
| homes as well as offices. Oak has a deep | | | | Both, solid oak and engineered oak floorings are |
| character to it and a warmth to it which is very | | | | available in several different types of finishes. |
| rustic and traditional. For this reason, several | | | | Natural oak is unfinished. It can be finished using |
| homeowners today tend to choose oak as the | | | | several different types of finishing materials. |
| flooring material of their choice. There are several | | | | Every type of finishing material used on oak will |
| different types of oak floorings that homeowners | | | | have a different effect and overall look on oak. |
| can choose from, which is an added advantage. | | | | Homeowners can choose from pre-finished |
| Given below are all the different types of oak | | | | boards which are finished using varnishes and |
| flooring: | | | | stains of different types. There are several |
| Solid oak flooring | | | | different options available in the market, some of |
| Solid wood flooring is considered to be one of the | | | | which are finished with protective chemicals. |
| sturdiest and hardest types of flooring. Solid oak | | | | These boards are more resistant to sun and |
| flooring too is made from 100% oak and is | | | | wear and tear. The only problem with pre-finished |
| definitely the most expensive type of oak | | | | oak boards is that when they are being installed, it |
| flooring. The price would depend on the thickness | | | | will be necessary to be very careful. Once they |
| and width of the board, the length of the board | | | | are damaged during installation it could be very |
| and the type of oak which is used. One of the | | | | hard to find a matching finish and even later on it |
| biggest benefits of solid oak flooring is that in case | | | | is difficult to repair the damages. |
| of any damage or scratches, it can be sanded | | | | Those who are looking for the mountain cabin or |
| down in order to re-finish it again. | | | | rustic looking theme can opt for unfinished oak |
| Engineered oak flooring | | | | flooring. This type of oak looks more natural and |
| Engineered oak flooring is flooring where the | | | | rustic. Unfinished oak has a raw charm to it which |
| engineered boards are made from several layers | | | | is why it is chosen by so many people. |
| of plywood and the top part of the board is fitted | | | | Aged or smoked oak floorings are very popular |
| with a layer of solid oak. The main benefit of this | | | | because of their unique look. They have a deep |
| type of flooring is that it has a very solid base | | | | character and the grain pattern of this type of |
| which is very stable. They are not prone to | | | | oak flooring is quite beautiful. No matter what |
| cupping or twisting. Engineered oak flooring can be | | | | type of oak flooring is chosen for the house, it |
| used even in rooms where there is under floor | | | | can add a unique flavor to the room. |
| heating. If the top layer of solid oak is thick | | | | |