Archive for Hardwood Flooring
How to install hardwood floors
Installing hardwood flooring is very much like putting a puzzle together. There are three main installation methods. These are nail-down installation, glue-down installation, and floating installation. Please review the post on types of hardwood flooring. It is assumed that you have a level subfloor that is wood for nail-down installation. Glue-down and floating installations can […]
Grades and species of harwood flooring
There are as many different types of hardwood flooring as there are trees. Well, there are almost as many, and it can be overwhelming when trying to select a grade or species. Some people choose based upon the strength or hardness of the wood. That would be its natural ability to resist nicks and scratches. […]
Types of hardwood flooring
Hardwood floors have been around since the late 1600’s. During the early 1900’s with new production means they began to be mass produced in factories. Most of the floors installed that still survive are 3/4″ tongue and groove strips. However, in the last 15 years or so pre-finished flooring and new installation techniques have helped […]