Can Oak Timber Flooring be Combined with Carpeting?

1. Can Oak Timber Flooring be Combined with Carpeting? When thinking about oak timber flooring, many people envision larger rooms with an expanse of luxurious wood floor surfaces. The aesthetic appeal is one of the primary reasons for choosing timber flooring in the first place, so this isn’t too surprising. However, some people like to mix things up by combining their wooden flooring of choice with carpets or rugs to create a different feel. In this article, we will look at this subject in more detail and see if it can work. Australian Timber Flooring The oak timber flooring used by Kustom Timber is designed to work in the conditions that we’re used to. However, adding rugs or carpeting can change the dynamic of the floors in more than a simple visual way. Some people like delineate a space by dividing it into a carpeted and non-carpeted area. Others would like to create a feature by strategically placing a rug in their home that really stands out. Living Room to Kitchen This is a very common place to find two distinct types of flooring that end and begin at the edge of the space. Most often, this would be some type of tiled floor through to a carpeted living area, but we have seen more people using timber flooring in their kitchen. This is a clear way to separate two distinct areas, and it works well if the space is open plan. Looking at the materials used on the floor could tell a person which area they are in without even looking up. Combining Timber Flooring and Carpet When two types of flooring like oak and carpet run into each other, it can look extremely dramatic. If this is done harmoniously, it can be a very appealing way to cross from one room into another. Even the room acoustics will change, making the transition even more dramatic. However, it’s essential to avoid garish colours and designs that will not work well in this setting. Understand the Differences At the most basic level, the differences between oak timber flooring and carpeting may be obvious. Timber flooring is hard, uniform in colour and it can easily match any design choice that you would like to try. Carpeting is softer; it can warm a room up and is available in a much wider array of patterns and colours. However, the differences between these two flooring choices do go much deeper. A carpet will require vacuuming and washing to keep clean and fresh. A timber floor has very different maintenance needs and what happens if the floor needs to be sanded down and refinished? These two sets of care requirements don’t go well together, and they need to be carefully considered before making a final choice. The final factor to bear in mind is that carpets are cheaper than timber floors, so if you do want to combine the two, choose the timber floor first and then choose the carpeting to match that. If they are looking for timber flooring, Melbourne based homeowners should contact Kustom Timber, who will be happy to offer some expert advice.