Thought needs to be put into such things as ease of cleaning, the demands of active grandchildren and whether the flooring needs to be non-slip or less likely to result in breakages when things are dropped.
For many, the question of suitability and durability with wheelchairs also needs to be taken into account.
So what options do people have when choosing a solid wood floor?
The choice I would make would probably be a dark, handscraped floor. An example of this which also fits with many of the other considerations is our super matte lacquered handscraped Whiskey Oak.
The matte lacquer will make it easy to clean and it is a floor that has a lot of character and will last a long time. Hard-wearing and durable, it will give a classic look that never goes out of fashion and goes with any interior décor.
A floor such as this, with multi-layers of lacquer, adds elegance while protecting and strengthening the wood, as well as making it easy to maintain.
For more information, please visit www.directwoodflooring.co.uk