There are several factors to consider deciding on the right wood flooring material for your house. We have listed the factors as below:
- Indoor or outdoor
- Colour of wood flooring
- Size of wood flooring strips
- Price of wood flooring
Indoor or Outdoor
The first step is to understand that some wood flooring materials are for indoor and some others are for outdoors. For indoor flooring such as bedroom floor or living room floor, the available wood materials are Teak wood, Oak wood and Engineered Oak wood.
For outdoor flooring such as balcony flooring or patio flooring, the available wood materials are Chengal wood and Composite wood. This page shall focus on the indoor flooring.
Colour of Wood Flooring
The most used indoor wood flooring is Burmese Teak. Famous for its golden-brown colour and dual tonality, it creates an elegant look for your flooring. Many condominium developers install Teak wood flooring for the bedrooms by default. It is also believed that Teak wood is the most durable indoor wood flooring material for Singapore climate.
Some people prefer lighter colour woods. They may opt for White Oak wood flooring. Originating from the western countries, Oak wood flooring has a very whitish colour and beautiful grain.
If you like a selection of colour to choose from, you may consider Engineered Wood flooring. Engineered wood normally has a solid oak wood layer at the top, with layers of plywood or other woods below. Such factory arrangements allow the top layer of Oak wood to be wider than normal and also be stained in several different colours.
Size of Wood Flooring Strips
Burmese Teak and solid Oak woods tend to come in 3 inches or 4 inches width. They normally come in random lengths as well. For those who prefer wider woods, they may opt for engineered wood flooring. Engineered wood flooring can come in 6 inches to 8 inches width. The bigger planks allow a more complete display of the wood grains, but at the same time is also more expensive relative to the smaller woods.
Price of Wood Flooring
In Singapore, the most affordable wood flooring is Burmese Teak wood. Firstly, it does not require plywood subfloor, unlike other woods. Secondly, Burmese Teak comes from Myanmar, which is a neighbouring country, hence cheaper transportation costs to get them into Singapore.
Solid oak wood flooring is in the middle range. It requires plywood subfloor and comes from western countries, meaning higher transportation costs.
Engineered wood flooring is usually the most expensive wood flooring. The factory process of assembling the different layers of the wood and sticking the wide top oak layer could be a driving cost. This is a commodity popular for landed property owners and commercial clients who want to maximise the beauty and elegance of their properties.
Conclusion
To conclude, there are several different factors to consider in deciding which wood flooring you should take. Find the wood flooring that suits your situation, colour preference and budget. Reach out to us for more information!
