Hardwood floors are a timeless design element that brings charm and beauty to your home. Even as the years go by, they can be refinished and restained to reverse damage and evolve as your style does.
In fact, your floors can last for decades if you take care of them with hardwood refinishing. That part’s a no brainer, but what might be tricky is selecting the right stain color.
With help from the N-Hance professionals in Denver, Colorado, choosing your hardwood floor color can be a breeze.
Floors That Are Ideal Candidates For Hardwood Refinishing
You’ll want to choose a color that you’ll be happy with for years to come, so the first step is determining what type of wood floors you have. Just because a stain looks one way in a photo doesn’t mean it will turn out the same in your home.
Mahogany, walnut, maple, or cherry floors are naturally beautiful and can often be kept natural with a clear protective finish. Materials like white or red oak can pull more of a yellow or orange color. If you don’t like this look, try avoiding oil-based stains and go with more of cool stain color.
Also, consider if there are any noticeable pet or water stains on your floors. If so, don’t worry—hardwood refinishing can reverse the damage. However, in rare cases where the stains are permanent, selecting a stain color that’s darker than these spots can better conceal them.
Choosing Your Hardwood Stain Color
Start with a vision for your room and select your decor style. In general, warmer tones go well with traditional or farmhouse interiors and cooler, dark floors pair well with more modern interiors.
Also, consider the size of your space and if contrast or cohesiveness is more important. Dark floors bring more of a modern contrast and make area rugs pop. Lighter floors can open up small spaces and better hide crumbs, dust, and pet hair.
After you decide if you’re going for a light or dark hardwood floor, determine if you’d prefer warm or cool tones. Gather photos and samples of colors you love, then bring your ideas to the pro’s at N-Hance of Denver. We can help you select the perfect stain for your wood material.
Before moving forward with your hardwood refinishing project, we recommend testing your top colors on a patch of your floors or on a board of the same material as your floors.
Hardwood Floor Refinishing In Denver, Colorado
Choosing your hardwood floor stain may seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be with help from the pros. N-Hance of Denver can walk you through the entire process and deliver beautiful results in your home that will last a lifetime.
Get started on your hardwood floor refinishing project today!