The Pros of Choosing Solid Pine Flooring

Getting to know the basics of a flooring material can help you decide which ones go well with your needs, wants, and budget constraints, among others. One classic flooring material that is popular among homebuilders is pine, which is known for its durability, affordability, and versatility.

Check out some of the reasons why solid pine flooring is a top choice:

1. Attractive Appearance

Solid pine has a warm, homey, rustic appeal because of its prominent grains and knots. These are ideal for cottages, cabins, log homes, or country-inspired architecture.  

Homebuilders usually have the chance to finish the pine flooring, which is typically unfinished, to better suit your preferences and overall appeal of your home. While its colors range from almost white to golden yellow, to deep browns and rich reds, pine takes well to stain and paint. This means that builders can finish the material with a wide range of color options.

If you prefer its natural color, all you need to do is apply clear varnish to the pine or treat it with whitewash if you want to prevent signs of age from showing. But, you can also choose to leave the material untreated as pine tends to develop a distressed look, a rustic patina, as it ages, which can also be considered part of its appeal.

2. Durable and Long-lasting

Pine flooring is highly durable and long-lasting. Pine floors can be as old as a hundred or even older depending on maintenance and care. When coated with polyurethane, pine will be able to withstand a humid climate without swelling or shrinking.

3. Cost-efficient

Pine costs less than hardwood flooring and luxury vinyl tiles. Generally, softwoods such as pine, fir, cedar, and cypress are lower in cost than most hardwoods, such as oak, mahogany, and maple.

4. Environmentally Sustainable

Unlike hardwoods, softwoods grow faster. This means that softwoods like pine are more environmentally friendly and sustainable.

So, if you are looking for attractive wood flooring that will last long and you wouldn’t mind applying a stain or finishing the material, then pine flooring is an ideal option for you.