Many people tend to forget that the floor of a house is as important as the roofing and the walls. People are more worried on the size of the compound and the size of the rooms. They are worried whether these rooms are big enough to accommodate all their belongings. They are more concern on their TV sets and the space to put them. However, when it comes to worrying about the floor coating there are several things to think about. 

The type of Flooring will depend much on the texture and your style. There are different kinds of flooring which you may choose from. Each flooring has a different way of maintaining it. Therefore the treatment you give to your floor will determine its lifespan. Taking good care of the floor will help you save on the maintenance and other costs that might be brought about by not taking care of it.

Whereas there are risks involved in undertaking new types of flooring finishing, most people stick to Oak Flooring. Preferably, real oak flooring is seen as being beautiful and perverted due to the various colors in texture it offers coming out as ideal and trendy to the stylish not forgetting it's durability and long lasting nature. 

Initially, people saw oak flooring as ideal to areas where there is less human passage. But this is not the case at present with the availability of Engineered Oak flooring which can virtually be used anywhere in the house including the bathroom. For your oak wood floor to last longer, you have to take good care of it. For instance engineering oak flooring requires that you clean it regularly to avoid breakages. 

Before you decide on the kind of oak flooring you want, you must first understand the different types of oak flooring. Solid oak flooring requires a high level of DIY so you have to look for a qualified fitter to avoid damaging the floor. Most manufacturing companies have installation instructions therefore you have to follow the condition laid down properly. 

Initially, brushed and oiled oak flooring wasn't much of a fancy to most people, but presently, they are slowly gaining popularity among home owners. However, it should be noted that oiling should be done on a regular basis so as to maintain the wood's texture. Furthermore with the brushed and oiled type of flooring, one should ensure that the finish is a shining one for it to attract the eyes of your visitors.