| Buying hardwood flooring is an expensive investment, | | | | 3 Most Fashionable Hardwood Flooring Styles for |
| both in terms of money spent and in terms of time | | | | 2009: |
| spent researching for the best deal. Another important | | | | 1. Oiled and Brushed Finish Solid Oak - For 2009 the |
| step in the buying process, often overlooked, is to | | | | Oiled and Brushed finish look is extremely popular in |
| ensure that the style of hardwood floor does not 'just' | | | | terms of fashion as it gives the floor its sapwood, |
| fit the budget, but is very much current in terms of | | | | knots and natural grain pattern look while the brushed |
| fashion. Just like buying a car or an electrical appliance, | | | | affect gives a naturally textured surface that gently |
| trends change, technology improves and because you | | | | highlights the natural grain structure. Solid floors are |
| are likely to stand on the floor for some years to | | | | made from one piece of hardwood timber and are |
| come make sure you are up to speed on what's hot | | | | available in UV Lacquered, Oiled and Brushed or just |
| and what's not. | | | | Oiled finish. |