Hardwood flooring has been around since the 1600’s – with intricate, pattern laden designs first being introduced in European homes in 1625. Initially hardwood flooring was reserved for the elite and wealthy due to the craftsmanship involved in the design and placement of hardwood floors. Seeing a 3D design in the centre of a room, or elaborate inlay around the edge or a floor revealed the cost a homeowner was prepared to invest in order to have a unique, custom floor.
In North America, hardwood floors have always been a feature found in homes; due to the sheer abundance of lumber and affordability of product. In the early years, hardwood floors consisted of unfinished planks that were nailed to floor joists – but with the introduction of parquet flooring in the early 1800’s and the mastery of the tongue in groove system – hardwood floors have been commonplace in North American homes since the 1900’s.
Calgary hardwood flooring experts at Smith Bros. Floors Ltd. are all too familiar with the long tradition hardwood flooring has. This Calgary Flooring Company has been around since 1918 and upholds the tradition of providing superior quality products and outstanding customer service. Though machine power may have replaced manpower, and signing a contract has replaced the commitment behind a handshake – this hardwood flooring shop has never veered from the successful business plan of great customer service, and extensive product knowledge.
Deciding to invest in quality hardwood floors for your Calgary home is a great move – not just from an esthetic perspective, but also from an investment standpoint. Calgary Realtors are the first to admit that homes with hardwood floors go to the top of a buyers list – and are no longer considered an upgrade; more of a standard feature. So who do you turn to when it’s time to install hardwood in your home – a big box store or the personalized, one on one service, you’ll receive at Smith Bros?
Though affordable, hardwood flooring is still an investment that needs to be chosen well, the first time. Installing the right product requires the guidance of flooring experts who understand the unique characteristics of different wood types – and which ones will perform well in your home. Calgary’s climate means that not every hardwood will stand the test of time – compared to others that offer excellent performance and longevity. Turning to a flooring company that is committed to making sure you select the appropriate hardwood for your home, based on listening to your needs and anticipations, is an important first step in ensuring that the end result exceeds your expectations.
Installing hardwood floors in your Calgary home should be an exciting, anxiety free time. Let the flooring specialists at Smith Bros. offer you guidance and advise that will make sure every step of the process is handled appropriately. Don’t let the big box stores, and their dollar per square footage, lure you – as you don’t want to sacrifice quality, and suitability, to save a few dollars – that’s if you even end up saving anything. Contact Smith Bros. Floors today and discover how their straight talking advise will get you the best floors 403.255.7791
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