Square or Bevelled Edge Wood Flooring?

Wood flooring comes in a whole slew of choices. You can pick the species you prefer, for instance, walnut or teak; you could pick from a huge selection of finishes, board sizes and thicknesses and even advantages. So as you see that there are a plethora of items that can make your hardwood flooring unique. That said, the advantages of wood flooring planks are something that many people don't give much consideration to, and we think that's a shame. Why? Because different edges produce completely different looks and can transform the finish look of a new wood floor. Thus, when choosing between square and bevelled edges, it is important to know what kind of end result each provides.

Square edge wood flooring

What is it?

Square edge hardwood flooring is flooring that is composed of planks that have perfectly perpendicular square edges. A board that's cut to precisely 90 degrees, square edge wood flooring needs to be treated with caution so the edges don't get damaged during the fitting procedure.

How does it look?

When you select square border wood flooring, the planks fit closely together so you hardly see the link between one board and another. This makes a final finish that's super-clean and super-sleek. It also a great method of avoiding having little dust traps in your floor!

Where does this work best?

Square edge wood floors is the best backdrop to minimalist, organised spaces. If you're looking for a seriously top of the range look, it is for you. The ideal method to set off trendy designer pieces and can also be used to lift an area to a different level even if you don't plan to change your furnishings. That said, when you select a square edge board, unless you are a top notch DIY-er, then you'll save a whole lot of heartache and frustration if you've got your floor fitted professionally. That is because the edges are so sleek and so sharp, only the tiniest bit of mis-handling can spoilt the whole appearance -- so if you are going to fit your floor on a DIY basis, be very honest with yourself regarding your abilities before choosing a square edged option.

Bevelled Border Hardwood flooring

What can it be?

Bevelled edge wood floors is made of planks that have edges that are completed with a rather gentle'v' all the way around. Boards that have a more conspicuous v are called bevelled boards and planks in which the v is less obvious are called micro bevelled boards. Occasionally bevels are produced to be highly uniform and sometimes they are hand made to give an irregular finish; both can be quite effective when used in the ideal setting.

How does it look?

When you select a bevelled plank, whether or not it's a complete bevel or a micro bevel, there'll be a clear separation between the edges of each board. When you choose a hand bevelled board, the borders will probably be really, very clear, but with micro, machine bevelled boards the boundaries will be less clear, however a lot more apparent than when you opt for a square board.

Where does this work best?

Suited to virtually every sort of interior, from shabby chic to glossy designer, bevelled border hardwood flooring is a much more convenient solution for DIY-ers than square edge. Though it's more forgiving to minor accidents, bevelled hardwood floors does get a small difficult time from cleanliness fanatics. As you can imagine, the bevel can work as a kind of dirt and dust trap, but with the right care and maintenance, this really needn't be a reason not to opt for this really attractive alternative.

Still not sure?

If you would like help to choose the perfect wood flooring option for your next job, why don't you give us a phone? At Uxbridge Floor Sanding we've got years of understanding under our belts and are pleased to share everything with you so you get the best end result.