When preparing to revamp the interior design of a particular room in your home, you’re likely going to be looking at the colors, overall space, and decorative accents. But have you considered what else you can incorporate that will bring new life to this area? Plants, vases, and ornate curtains can only offer so much, but what about textured flooring? Whether in the form of vinyl, hardwood, or laminate, you can add a layer of warmth and depth to your home that generates a natural appearance. Read on to find out what types of texture you can use to enhance your floors.
Emphasizing Colors with Wire-Brushed Floors
Wire-brushed floors and becoming a popular trend among homeowners. Using steel bristles to produce a moderate or extreme texture, this technique known as wire brushing allows for the soft grain of the wood to be pulled up, leaving a beautiful, harder, more colorful heartwood behind. Its often subtle texture tends to maintain a smooth appearance but offers greater durability when faced with day-to-day foot traffic and accidents.
Creating a Natural Look with Hand-Scraped Flooring
Want to capture a rustic feel to your home? Maybe you want that authentic, natural appearance in your office or living room? A hand-scraped floor can produce beautiful results. Possessing a smooth surface, they are textured by a skilled craftsman using special tools to create what appears to be a masterpiece when finished. If you have kids, pets, or just experience a lot of movement throughout your home, these floors can handle and even hide common mishaps.
Achieving a Vintage Look with Soft-Scraped Floors
Soft-scraped flooring often gives off the vibe of a vintage look. While you can pay a higher price for professionals to perform this method by hand, you can also opt for a more affordable option that is premade. The soft ridges that appear give this type of floor an aged appearance, making it a perfect solution for anyone hoping to achieve that “artisanal” design element.
Establishing an Authentic Look with Embossed Flooring
If you have laminate or vinyl floors in an area of your house, choosing to give it texture through the process of embossing can help create a more authentic hardwood appearance. Instead of creating random bumps, the textured look is generated in such a way that when walked upon, you can feel the ridges but enjoy a smooth finish. Because we all know real hardwood can be costly, this technique allows you to stay within your budget while adding luxury, style, and realism to your floors that will have others immediately noticing upon their arrival.
If texture is what you need to add depth to a room, be sure to contact a local flooring specialist who can offer recommendations as it pertains to the style and desired look of your home.
About the Company
Prestige Floors is a small, family-owned and operated business based in Keller, TX. Their husband-and-wife team, Benson and Ashley Kelly, have been improving and transforming the homes of Keller residents and its surrounding communities since 2006. By providing the best flooring for current homeowners, they are a trusted professional who stands behind their product. If you are interested in replacing your floors or remodeling your home, contact us at (817) 988-2083 to schedule a FREE in-home estimate.