Yellow Pine Flooring
Yellow pine flooring is not as popular as other wood flooring types, but it can be a good choice for your home or office. The light color of the yellow pine flooring is what catches many homeowners' eye, simply because it brightens a room and looks "clean". This can add a new look to your home without having to paint walls and buy new furniture and it can add value to your home. What are some of the other benefits to yellow pine flooring?
Because yellow pine is a softer wood than is generally considered acceptable most people tend to not choose it for their flooring. Despite it's softwood classification it's surprisingly durable.
Yellow pine flooring is known for being highly resistant to wear and marring which is quite unusual for a softwood (Janka hardness rating of 870). It can take the wear and tear your family dishes out and stay beautiful for years. One great thing about pine is that even when it gets dinged, its beauty and character are enhanced. Think of it as a patina.
The colors of yellow pine wood planks seem to deepen over time, giving it even more texture and detail. This may be one reason it's been used for hundreds of years in homes and offices. It may be time to start your masterpiece now.
Yellow pine flooring normally comes unfinished, which allows you to choose the stain or finish you want. However, prefinished flooring can be a huge time saver whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or having it installed by a professional. This wood flooring is easy to nail.
The finish you choose gives the wood variable protection from wear and tear. If you enjoy the natural look of the yellow pine flooring, don't stain it and use a water-based polyurethane to seal and protect the wood without taking away from its natural beauty.
One thing to consider about yellow pine flooring, especially if you want to install it yourself, is that it has a gummy texture that can make sawing and sanding a little more time intensive. Because of this gummy resin, changing your sandpaper frequently is necessary and cleaning your saw blade will be essential to making straight and even. Take your time and you'll soon have a floor that you will love and be proud of.
Yellow pine flooring can be used in a wide variety of home styles, from country to formal spaces. You'll find that yellow pine flooring can offer your home clean and bright look that will translate into a feeling of welcomeness for your friends and family.
