Custom hardwood floors may not mean the same for you as for another. Really, any floor that is site-finished - that is, installed unfinished then sanded and finished is a custom finished floor. You can select combination of wood type with the finish and stain colors. Individual workmanship has gone into this type of floor and it's therefore made especially for you, one of a kind.
On the other hand custom might mean decorated or installed with extra detail beyond the standard. There are many ways to customize your floor to make it unique, whether solid or engineered, prefinished or not.
Here are a few options that might be up your alley:
Installation Direction
Diagonal installation makes a floor stand out. While the boards of most floors run parallel with the walls and hallways, a diagonal floor will not blend in with the background.
If installing across joists and increase wear from lots of traffic is not an issue, you could go diagonal to make a statement with your floor.
Inlays - Borders, Medallions & Inlay Designs
From simple, single-board borders to round, centered medallions and complex in-set designs in corners, wood floors can be accessorized like a wall in your home.
Probably the easiest installation option is a border around the room perimeter, especially if it's part of the floor installation process. It gets a bit more complicated installing into an existing floor but a professional shouldn't have much problem.
Pre-designed and fabricated borders are sold by speciality companies and they can be designed with one or several different wood species.
Medallions are round designs installed usually in a central position, in an entrance, a dining room or showroom. You might want it for decorative purposes or you might want certain designs for sentimental value or to carry a theme in the room. Or perhaps you want an emblem or logo, like a sports team logo in a games room.
Complex inlay designs are pre-designed or can be made to order. An intricate floral pattern could be inserted into your floor for an elegant look or maybe a cartoon character would be appropriate for a child's room. The possibilities are endless.
The cost of inlay design pieces or medallions and their installation may be beyond the budget of a basic home renovation project but if you're looking for something extraordinary you won't be disappointed.
Paint
Get your creative juices flowing along with some painters tape and you could create floor design to impress. Painting on the surface of the floor can be a way to integrate your floor into your d?cor and turn some heads, all without cutting into the floor. Paint a checker design across the whole floor, a room border or a corner design to match your style. You'll want to have a very good plan and an eye for detail so that your floor doesn't look like a kid ran wild with paint brush.
Customizing your floor
As you can see there are options for custom hardwood floors for DIY levels from moderate to professional. Beginners probably want to stick to hiring a professional if using a router to cut into the floor is necessary and consider painting on some practice boards first before putting the brush to the entire floor.
Really, a hardwood floor is a thing of beauty all on its own. The wood can be finished to a satin (non-shiny) finish for less formal looks or semi- to high-gloss finishes to go a bit more formal.
Certain stain colours can transform a room's appearance too. Stain a dark color and complement with white furniture and a few red wall and table accessories for a modern look. Or, use greyish tones for cozy family rooms, along with dark colored furniture and lighter color walls.
All in all, a wood floor is a big part of the d?cor of your home and there are so many ways to customize your floor to make it your own, whether it's to keep it natural or add something intricate or dramatic.
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