HOSPITALITY

There are few things more inviting than hardwood floors. Hotels in particular are opting to remove carpeting from their rooms, suites and common spaces for a warmer, cleaner, nonallergenic guest experience. Hospitality designers are looking back to the classic allure of wood, even in clean modern spaces. Traditional solid and engineered wood flooring have their limitations and risks, stemming from the difficulties involved with installation, seasonal conditions, or on-site moisture levels. Commercial spaces demand more durable woods and top finishes in high traffic areas. The use of these harder woods has been nearly impossible – until Smartwood.