Face Widths
Strip Flooring refers to floors which are 2 ¼” wide. This face width is traditionally used by contractors. However, many builders have begun choosing wider widths to distinguish their homes and create a more upscale look. The narrow face width works well for smaller areas because it appears more proportionate to the room size.
Plank Flooring refers to floors which are 3” or wider. These widths allow more of the wood’s natural characteristics to be seen. The character of the wood is important in the overall impression of the floor. Graining, figuring and color variations give the floor a lively look, while a calm impression is achieved with an evenly toned floor. Woodboys offers face widths up to 7 ½”. The wider widths capture the distinctive graining and character of the unique wood species which creates an incredible looking floor.
FLOORING COLORS
Light Colored Flooring will brighten any room, and often more importantly, help create the illusion that the room is larger than it actually is. Light colored floors are particularly appropriate in beach homes because they show sand scratches less than a dark floor. Light floors work well when creating a contemporary style home.
Medium Colored Flooring adds a sense of warmth and coziness to a room. The shades and looks available in this color family are almost limitless. Medium colored floors work well when creating a traditional style home.
Dark Colored Flooring can create a more formal look in a room. Ideally, room sizes should be fairly large or have good lighting to prevent the space from looking too dark or small.
TEXTURE
Texture is important to the design of any room. Listed below are different hardwood flooring textures available in various manufacturers’ samples offered at our showroom in Ladson:
- Smooth – an excellent option for sleek, modern rooms.
- Subtle-scraped – ideal for eclectic designs that pull in modern and traditional elements.
- Heavy-scraped – rich character surface that provides a truly rustic feel, perfect for a look that’s cottage-inspired.
- Wire-brushed – highlights the natural structure of the grain and creates additional texture; elegant, subtle, well-suited for transitional design.
- Distressed – a wonderful addition to any space with aspects of the vintage or industrial.