Why is Spring the perfect time to get new flooring?

New Beginnings and Transformations

Fresh air, blooming flowers, and perfect weather aren’t just signs that spring has sprung! Spring represents new beginnings, transformations, and starting fresh for the year ahead. Symbolically, it can be a great time to refresh some of those older elements in your house.

As temperatures begin to rise across Australia, the warmer weather is the perfect time to get a head start on those home improvement projects that you’ve been putting off all year. With less water in the air, spring is one of the best seasons to upgrade your home—and more importantly, your flooring.

There are several practical and functional reasons for changing your flooring, and although it’s no small task, new floors do come with a long list of benefits. In this article, we'll cover everything you need to know if you’re thinking about upgrading your floors this spring. Read on to learn more from this seasonal flooring guide.

Why should you change your flooring?

Let's take a look at some of the top reasons why you might want to change your flooring.

Removing damage

One of the leading, and most obvious, reasons to change your flooring is to remove both visible (and non-visible) damage. Your floor can take a beating over the years, and although minor damage can be fixed with individual flooring pieces or floor refinishing, more significant problems will require getting the entire flooring changed. Damage to your floor can include:

• Scratches

• Dents

• Stains

• Tears

• Scuffs

• Broken boards

• Ripped nails

• Sun fading

These issues aren't visually appealing to homeowners or their guests.

Increasing the value of your home

Adding new flooring is a great way to increase your home's value. If it's done right, you can see a big return on your investment. Most homeowners that sell their homes find up to 70% ROI on new floors that they got installed. Installing timber flooring can increase your home's value significantly.

Improving your style and design

Another popular reason to add new flooring is to refresh the interior design of your home. With endless floor designs available, you can match and complement the style of your furnishings and trimmings, so your home can finally feel like your dream house. It’s important to stay consistent with your flooring throughout your home. We recommend avoiding different types of floors meeting in high-traffic areas.

Replacing creaking or moving boards

There's nothing worse than hearing some eerie creaking or annoying moving boards in your home in the middle of the night. This could be happening because the flooring is separating from the subfloor. 

If you just have issues in a single spot, it might be possible to fix them individually. But if your entire floor is having issues, you might need to replace the entire flooring. Once you install new flooring, make sure it is tightly attached to the subfloor to prevent any future creaking or moving.

Fixing water exposure

When floors come into contact with water or moisture, they begin to change shape. They contract, swell, split, expand, and might even grow mould or mildew. 

If this damage is not dealt with properly, it can cause structural issues, as well as health issues—especially for people that have asthma or allergies.

If water exposure or flooding is an issue in your area, you can install waterproof flooring. It is 100% waterproof, and can even be dried and re-installed in the event of a flood. 

Discolouration

As your floors age, they might begin to change colour. Sometimes a good refinishing job, or deep clean, will help return your floor to their original colour. If you’ve tried this with no luck, it might be time to install new floors. 

Once you do, proper care and cleaning techniques will help prevent future discolouration.

Improved functionality

Did you know that you can get flooring that works better for your unique lifestyle? For example, you can get flooring that is pet-friendly and great for children. You can also choose flooring that is designed to handle heavy foot-traffic if you entertain guests, or have a large family. 

Busy or elderly homeowners might not want to bother with extra upkeep, so choosing flooring that has minimal or easy maintenance can be a great reason to change the flooring. 

Reach out to us today to find the flooring that perfectly suits your lifestyle.

Reduce allergens

If you have allergies, it's important to make sure that your flooring isn't contributing to them. Many older carpets and floors contain:

• Pollen

• Allergens

• Bacteria

• Mould

• Mildew

If you or your loved ones suffer from allergies, make sure you're choosing the right flooring that best fits your health needs. If choosing to replace your carpet with timber, you can rest assured knowing you’ve selected an allergen-friendly option.

Easier and improved maintenance

As a homeowner, you might not have the time (or knowledge) to perfectly maintain your existing floors. Many flooring materials need particular care and upkeep to keep them clean and in good condition. 

However, if you’ve decided on timber floors, learning to maintain them is much more straight-forward and simple.

Timber flooring options to consider

The good news is that there are several different constructions, colours, designs, and timber types to choose from when getting your flooring done in spring. Let's take a look at a few popular options.

Timber flooring

Timber flooring is the classic balance between luxury and practicality that fits just about any home. It's beautiful, long-lasting, and warm to the touch on your feet.

Another benefit is that it matches just about any aesthetic, meaning you can leave it untouched when you decide to change the design of your home. Timber flooring also adds value to your home, making it a great investment as well.

Engineered timber flooring

Engineered timber flooring is a fantastic alternative to solid wood. It is real wood with a hard-wearing finish that still looks beautiful, with several benefits including long-lasting durability and a variety of finishes.

Reclaimed timber flooring

Reclaimed timber is a beautiful option for flooring that matches both traditional and contemporary design schemes. The solid reclaimed timber can be risky to get installed depending on your source. Engineered reclaimed timber is much more reliable, stable and easy to install. 

Some reclaimed timber supplies can be unreliable, which can make it quite costly to get installed. However, engineered reclaimed timber from Havwoods is genuine, and profiled to meet modern standards with an engineered construction that delivers unparalleled stability and a reclaimed timber you can rely on.

Why choose spring for a timber flooring change?

Optimal temperature and humidity

Depending on the choice of wood, timber flooring can be very sensitive to moisture and humidity levels, as well as temperature. Here’s a few things to keep in mind when laying your timber floors:

• Choose a wood that is suited to your environment and climate to prevent any serious problems in the future. Havwoods engineered timber flooring is particularly suited to the harsh Australian climate with the engineered construction delivering board that is less susceptible to cupping, warping or bowing from climate changes.

• If you choose timber flooring that isn’t ideal for the Australian seasons, it can dry out after installation. When wood dries, it shrinks, which can lead to cracking or planks pulling apart. 

• During the summer, humidity can cause planks to warp and swell. 

• Floor adhesives can take much longer to solidify if temperatures go over 28°C. 

• As opposed to the hot and humid weather of the summer, temperature is also a consideration when installing during the winter months. Cold, dry air takes all of the moisture out of the wood, which can leave it brittle. 

• Cold weather can also cause issues with floor adhesives not bonding correctly.

Installation is easiest to do in spring when the temperature is moderate. Once installed, the best way to ensure that your beautiful new flooring lasts a long time is to make sure you treat it with proper care, so it lasts for decades to come.

Find better deals

Generally speaking, the best time to find deals on flooring is in the winter and spring months when old inventories are being restocked. Purchasing in spring not only helps you save on costs, but you can find the latest styles to go with your home aesthetic.

Get ahead of the summer rush

Despite the many advantages of spring over other seasons, many people still get their flooring changed during the summer. Not only are floor renovations and replacements popular, but home builders, in general, are much busier during the warmer months.

If you plan ahead to get your flooring installed during the cooler spring months, you have a much better opportunity to get a calendar spot that fits your schedule without having to wait any longer.

Get your dream flooring installed this spring

Getting new flooring can be a sign of renewal and growth for your home and family. Not only can it help your overall health, mood, and lifestyle—it can be a great investment as well.

If you're ready to get your dream flooring installed this spring, Havwoods can assist you throughout the selection and installation process. Reach out to a Havwoods expert today to get the ball rolling.

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