Oct 16 2007
If you've been putting off buying wood floors for your home because you think you can't afford them, think again. Today's wood floors offer savvy consumers more species, colors, styles, and price ranges than ever before. With all the options available, you're sure to find the right wood floor to compliment your decor and budget.
There are a variety of issues that affect the price of wood floors, but generally speaking, consumers can expect to pay $6 - $9 per square foot, including installation by a wood flooring professional. This price can vary significantly, but for solid strip flooring, this price is a reasonable estimate. Consumers can expect to spend more for exotic species that are imported, as well as for wider plank flooring, or reclaimed flooring. In addition, any type of customization, including borders, medallions or hand-scraping to achieve an antiqued look, will increase this base point.
No matter what you decide, you can be confident that your wood floors will last a lifetime if maintained properly, and will increase the value of your home, making them an even better long-term investment.
To learn more about the many benefits of wood floors, visit the NWFA's consumer web site at http://www.woodfloors.org, and click on the "All About Wood Floors" link. You also can find a wood flooring professional in your area by visiting the "Find a Professional or Product" link.