In most homes, floor vents enable the circulation of hot or cool air throughout your house. In a house with a forced-air system, these vents are essential. They include small rectangular strips on a metal panel, usually located on the floor of different rooms. They are often unobtrusive, but some people may find them unsightly.
Most houses have metal floor vents installed, but wood is an excellent option as well, and our hardwood floor installation experts strongly recommend getting wooden floor vents. Here are some reasons why wooden floor vents are better than metal ones.
Aesthetic Appeal
Wooden floor vents just look better. They go well with your hardwood floors and come in a variety of colors, designs and sizes. If you like vintage aesthetics, they can add a rather old fashioned, Victorian feel to your place. Some wooden vents are raised instead of flat on the ground and are great for decorative purposes. You can select from a variety of options available.
Easier to Install
If you’re getting hardwood floors installed or refinished in your homes, then it’s much more convenient to get wooden floor vents to match. Just make sure that they’re made of the same species of wood. This way, you can make your vents look low key and blend in with the wooden flooring if you don’t want unnecessary attention on them.
Don’t Get Very Dirty
Wooden floor vents are also less likely than metal vents to collect grease and grime, affecting your airflow and giving birth to respiratory illnesses. This makes them easier to clean and maintain. Just wipe them with a hydrogen peroxide solution, the same way you clean your hardwood floors. It works as a very effective degreaser and will prevent the wood from staining and dulling.
Wooden floor vents go especially well with hardwood flooring. If you’re looking for an expert to consult about your flooring problems, we have the people for you.
Our professionals at Five Star Hardwood Floor are experienced in flooring installation Seattle, wood floor dustless refinishing, hardwood recoating and hardwood floor staining in Seattle. Contact us at (425) 802-7517 to learn more and get your free estimate.