Bruce Hardwood Flooring Review

Review Bruce hardwood floors to discover what you want - transform your home with traditional luxury. Hardwoods in narrow tile or wide plank designs are ideal for the bedroom, living room and dining areas, and acceptable in the kitchen (with protective mats in high traffic areas).

But wood floors will not stand up to bathroom use where humidity levels are higher.

Although a professional installer will cost more, careful handling is necessary. Homeowners may take on a do it yourself project for a small area such as a den or office but larger areas should be left to professionals.

Engineered hardwood flooring is constructed for durability with three or more layers in a cross-ply type of construction that ensures structural stability. It is usually installed in basements or over slab concrete.

Solid hardwood floors are milled from a single piece of wood and installation is generally overtop of a wooden subfloor. Bruce manufactures "better", "best" and "superior" floors with prices that reflect quality.

Parquet tiles and four inch planks in ash, basswood and hickory or 2 1/4" strips in birch or beech are some choices along with oak, pine, maple and mahogany.

Choose prefinished products for a longer lasting floor covering with uniform stain application. Urethane is popular as an ultraviolet light-cured finish because it is easy to maintain. Unfinished floors have the advantage of being less costly but they are difficult to install.

Bruce offers a number of edge treatments such as square, micro and bevelled edges. Review the various looks and styles before making this significant investment.

Care and maintenance is simple - tips include sweeping with a soft broom or vacuuming and occasional spot cleaning. Use the cleaner recommended by the manufacturer. Tough aluminum oxide makes Bruce floors durable.