Why You Should Avoid Choosing Wood Flooring from a Single Sample (And How Just Hardwood Floors Ensures a Unique and Perfect Fit)
Choosing wood flooring is a significant and exciting decision, but it’s crucial to understand the nuances involved. A common pitfall is relying solely on a small, single sample to make your final choice. At Just Hardwood Floors, we’re committed to guiding you through this process and ensuring you get exactly what you envision. Here’s why you should look beyond just one sample and how our expertise ensures that your unique flooring fits perfectly with your space.
1. The Unique Nature of Wood
Wood is a natural material with inherent variations—each piece is truly one-of-a-kind. No two pieces of wood are identical, and this uniqueness is part of the charm. A single sample, while useful, only represents a small portion of what your entire flooring will look like. Just like every snowflake is different, every plank of wood has its own distinct grain, color, and texture. Expecting all your flooring to match the single sample exactly can lead to unexpected results.
2. Embracing Natural Variation
The beauty of wood lies in its natural variations. Darker colours tend to exhibit more consistency across pieces, while lighter colours reveal more of wood’s natural diversity. This means that even if your sample looks a certain way, the rest of the flooring will display unique variations. Embracing this natural variation is key to appreciating the full beauty of wood flooring.
3. Batch Variability: The Unpredictable Twist
Wood flooring is produced in batches, and each batch can have subtle differences. It’s like making cookies—despite following the same recipe, each batch can turn out a bit differently. The sample you see might represent one batch, but the actual flooring you receive could have slight variations. To avoid surprises, consider multiple samples and understand that each piece of wood will be unique.
4. Lighting Effects: The Illusion Factor
Just as clothing can look different under various lighting conditions, wood flooring can also change in appearance based on your home’s lighting. A sample might look perfect in store lighting, but its true colours and textures might shift once installed in your home. To get a true sense of how the flooring will look, see samples in your home’s lighting conditions and don’t be afraid to move them around.
5. Custom Coating and Local Production
At Just Hardwood Floors, we offer custom-coated Euro-PRO engineered wood flooring produced right here in our Auckland based factory. This allows us to tailor colours to your specifications and maintain high quality. Even with custom coatings, natural variations will still occur. Darker colours generally show more consistency, while lighter shades reveal more unique characteristics. Our local production ensures that while we strive for colour accuracy, the unique nature of wood will always shine through.
6. The Importance of Expert Installation
Our in-house installation teams at Just Hardwood Floors are skilled and experienced. Unlike many companies that use subcontractors, our installers are familiar with our products and are dedicated to providing top-notch workmanship. This means your flooring will be installed to the highest standards, showcasing the unique characteristics of each plank beautifully.
7. Seeing the Full Picture
While we don’t offer large samples for home use, we provide several pieces from the same batch for you to take home. This approach helps you better understand the natural variation and how different pieces will look together. By viewing these samples in your own environment, you’ll get a clearer picture of how the final installation will appear.
8. The Big Picture: Integration in Your Home
To make the best decision, view your samples in various areas of your home and under different lighting conditions. This will help you appreciate how the wood’s natural variations will integrate into your space and how the different pieces will complement your décor.
Ready to Find Your Perfect Wood Flooring?
At Just Hardwood Floors, we’re here to make sure your flooring choice is flawless. Come visit our showroom and explore our extensive range of wood flooring options. Our knowledgeable team will help you understand the natural beauty and variations of wood and provide multiple samples so you can see how they fit into your home.
Don’t Leave It to Chance!
Avoid the pitfalls of choosing from a single sample piece. Embrace the unique character of wood with confidence by seeing multiple samples and consulting with our experts. Our skilled in-house installers will ensure your flooring is fitted to perfection, showcasing the natural beauty of each plank.
Visit Just Hardwood Floors today—where unique wood flooring meets expert installation! Let us help you transform your space with flooring that’s as distinctive as you are. Contact us now to schedule a consultation or drop by our showroom at 34B Allens Road, East Tamaki, to see your options in person. We look forward to helping you make the best choice for your home
