How to Choose Between Wide and Narrow Boards

When you have recently moved into a new property, thanks to the help of a Gloucester Estate Agents such as www.tgres.co.uk you may want to set about making the place your own and this can involve redecorating and in some cases replacing the flooring. There are many different ways in which you can add your own style to a property and your choices will depend very much on the time that you have available to make the changes, the time of year that you move into your property and also the budget that you have available. But did you know that the width of your floorboards is an important choice when you want to achieve the right appearance, because width has an impact on the pattern of the boards.

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Wide

The size of your room will help you determine whether to use wide or narrow boards. Long wide boards look great in wide open spaces and are therefore becoming more popular. For an ultra-modern look, wide boards are very easy on the eye and can change the apparent size and shape of a room. For smaller spaces wide boards would be inappropriate as they would be difficult to install. They are also more expensive than narrow boards to buy and install. You also want to consider the colouring of the boards that you are going to use and this can also make the rooms appear larger or smaller depending on the options that go for.

Narrow

Narrow boards are more popular and more versatile than wide boards. They are cheaper to produce and are available in a larger range of shapes and sizes. Installation is less complicated, although wide boards will obviously be quicker to fit. Narrow boards normally come in shorter lengths, depending on the colour and texture. This can make a room look too busy with more joints and lines and this tends to show up more in boards that are of a darker colour.

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Combination

If you don’t like uniformity, a combination of shorter narrow boards and long wide plank flooring will make your floor look more interesting. Obviously, the installation time and expense will increase, but you will end up with a unique floor which will look both classic and stylish.

If you are unsure which would be best for your home, advice is always available at your local stockists.