Alright, let’s talk about this here floorin’, the kind they call LVL dancin’ pine wood floorin’. Sounds fancy, huh? But it ain’t that complicated, ya know. It’s just wood, but it’s put together in a special way, so it’s strong and lasts long.
What is this stuff anyway? Well, they say it’s made of pine, which is a kind of wood that ain’t too hard but ain’t too soft neither. It’s kinda in the middle, ya see. They use small pieces of pine and glue ’em together real tight. This makes it stronger than just plain old boards. And because they glue it together, it don’t warp and twist as much, which is a good thing.
Why folks like it? First off, it ain’t gonna cost you an arm and a leg. Some of them other woods, like that maple stuff, they’re real pretty but they’ll empty your wallet quicker than a jackrabbit. Pine is cheaper, but it still looks nice. It’s got this warm, kinda homey look to it. Makes a room feel cozy, ya know?
- It’s tough: Even though it’s pine, this LVL stuff is pretty tough. It can handle kids runnin’ around and furniture gettin’ moved. It don’t scratch up as easy as you might think.
- Easy to put in: I hear tell it ain’t too hard to put down this floorin’. You can even do it yourself if you’re handy. Saves ya money on them fancy installers. But if you ain’t sure, best get someone who knows what they’re doin’. You don’t want a crooked floor, that’s for sure.
- Looks good: It’s got a nice color, kinda light and airy. And you can stain it different colors if you want. Darker, lighter, whatever tickles your fancy.
Now, about dancin’ on it. They say it’s good for dancin’. I don’t know much about that, but I reckon it means it’s got a little bit of give to it. Not too hard, not too soft, just right. You don’t want a floor that’s gonna break your ankles when you’re jiggin’ around. And if you’re putting it in a dance place, they say you gotta make sure the floor underneath has got some spring to it, so it’s safer for the dancers.
How to take care of it? Well, you gotta sweep it regular, keep the dirt and grit off it. That stuff’ll scratch it up over time. And don’t go sloshing water all over it. Wood don’t like water. Wipe up spills quick. And maybe put some rugs down in places where you walk a lot, like in front of the sink or by the door.
They say you shouldn’t use certain finishes on pine, somethin’ about water-based stuff bein’ bad. I don’t know the details, but you best ask the fella at the store or look it up online before you go slappin’ somethin’ on it.
Thinkin’ about matchin’ furniture? Well, if your floor is kinda warm lookin’, you know, kinda orangey or yellowish, then you want furniture that goes with that. Like browns or creams or even that burgundy color, the dark red one. If your floor is more cool lookin’, like kinda gray, then you want gray or blue furniture. Makes it all look nice together, ya know? You don’t want things clashin’ and lookin’ a mess.
So, that’s about all I know about this LVL dancin’ pine wood floorin’. It’s a good choice if you want a floor that’s strong, looks nice, and don’t cost a fortune. Just remember to take care of it, and it’ll last you a good long time. And don’t forget to measure twice and cut once when you’re installin’ it, or you’ll end up with a whole lotta short pieces and nothin’ to show for it!
And one more thing, don’t be fooled by all them fancy words they use at the store. Just ask ‘em straight, “Is this stuff gonna hold up? Is it easy to clean? And how much is gonna cost me?” That’s all that matters in the end.