When it comes to changing the look of hardwood flooring, many homeowners favor stripping the stain off the floor, sanding it, and applying a new color of stain. Doing so will give the room an entirely new look, but you may feel that stain isn't the direction you wish to go. Some people like the idea of painting their hardwood floor, and provided that you're OK with covering some or all of the wood grain, this can be a good idea to pursue with the help of a painting professional. Here are some colors to consider for your hardwood flooring.

Dark Brown

Dark brown hardwood flooring is popular, offering a stylish look that creates a rich feel in the room. If your wood floor is light in color and you don't want the hassle of removing it and putting dark hardwood down, painting the wood a dark brown color can be an idea to consider. Your painting contractor can suggest a type of dark brown paint that will create the look that you want. They might recommend putting only one or two coats of paint on the floor to allow the grain of the wood to partially show through, if this idea appeals to you.

Off-White

Off-white paint can also be a good choice to consider for your hardwood floor. It will particularly work well if you have light-colored wood flooring, as it could take a large number of coats to fully cover dark hardwood. Paint gives you the ability to have your hardwood floor look a lot lighter than you could ever get with stain. This will give the room a spacious feel, even if it's on the smaller side, and can also offer a clean feel that can work well in many areas of your home.

Lighter Green

If you're keen on giving your hardwood floor a non-traditional color with the help of paint, you have several options that can work well. One option to consider is light green. You'll seldom find wood flooring that is stained in light green, so this paint color will create a unique look that adds a cheery and quaint visual quality. Light green paint can be a good choice in various areas of your home. You might use it to create a whimsical guest room for family and friends, for example, or perhaps consider it for your sunroom. Speak to a residential painting professional about these color choices for your wood floor.