Most hardwood flooring will come in fixed widths and lengths for a uniform and even hardwood flooring. However, if you have a bit of a wild streak, and enjoy the look of a more rugged and rustic hardwood floor, then having random lengths and widths can be quite beautiful. However, there are three considerations to make before getting hardwood floors that are installed using random widths and lengths.
Effects of hardwood flooring with random widths and lengths
The rustic and reclaimed hardwood floor is becoming increasingly popular. People love the organic feel of floors that have the beautiful patina that hardwood floors will get over time. Using random widths and lengths is going to give your floors a unique and organic look. When you are mixing various sizes of floorboards, you do have to be a bit more careful with the type of wood you choose, and the installation process.
Species of wood
With random widths and length, you are going to get an exciting and unique pattern. Therefore, you want to try to choose a species of wood, and a cut of wood that isn’t too busy. Choose wood that doesn’t have a sharp and pronounced grain pattern, because it can make your floors look extra busy. Let the design created by the mixed floor boards be the focal point.
Floor pattern
Make sure that you plan out the installation. You want to spread out the various widths and lengths for a softer and more comfortable effect. If you put all of the shot and slim boards in one area, you will start to create optical illusions, and the result can be hypnotic., not in a good way. You don’t want the installation pattern to make you dizzy when you enter the room.
Installation time
Installing floors with random widths and lengths could take a bit more time. Figuring out the best way to install your mixed size floorboards is a bit more intricate and complicated. Allow for a longer installation period so that you can work out exactly the best way to install your random width and length hardwood floors for the most beautiful and organic effect.
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