A hardwood floor is a wonderful part of any home. If you would like to make your floor even more special, you might want to consider installing a decorative inlay. A decorative inlay can be a breathtaking aspect of home, so it's important that you pick out a suitable design and have it professionally installed.
Wood inlays are made of small pieces of various types of wood, each with different color, staining, and grain. These small pieces are arranged and inlaid on your existing hardwood floor, giving it a unique and striking design. Depending on your preferences and your budget, you can choose to install a simple border and/or a more elaborate design (compass, flower, etc.) in the center of the floor.
TIP: You can find a variety of pre-fabricated wooden medallions for your inlay. Getting one of these can keep the costs down, as the professionals won't have to install the inlay piece by piece.
Installing a wood inlay into a hardwood floor can be done during the installation of the rest of the floor or even long after. Since the floor and the pieces of the inlay have to be cut so precisely and seamlessly put into place, it might be best to leave the job to professionals. Professional hardwood floor installers will have access to several different kinds of wood, know how to put in the inlay, and have the expertise to help you select a design that best fits in with your home.
In order to install the inlay, your professional contractors will cut through the existing hardwood floor toward the subflooring using a circular saw. The pieces of the floor will then be removed. Next, a urethane adhesive is applied to the subfloor, and the pieces of wood that will be inlayed are put into place. The next step is to send the entire floor, which will make sure that the inlay and the rest of the floor are even with each other.
Before you know it, the decorative inlay will be successfully installed onto your hardwood floor. You'll then be able to enjoy this unique and striking flooring feature for years to come.