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HARDWOOD FLOORS INSTALLERS CONTRACTORS

HARD-WOOD FLOORS REPAIR INSTALLERS
RE-FINISH: Wood floors have come a long way in the past few
years. Today, there are more styles, colors and species of wood
flooring available than ever before. Whether you’re looking for
traditional Oak, rustic Pine, exotic Wenge or trendy Bamboo,
you’re sure to find a color and style to fit your décor.
ONCE YOU DO FIND YOUR STYLE, CALL US AND WE'LL COME
TO INSTALL FOR YOU!
Hardwood floors
Hardwood floors are one of the most
important design elements in your home or business. No matter
what your lifestyle, wood floors add value and comfort to any
décor, but with all the choices available today, how do you know
which kind of wood flooring will be right for you? No other
flooring offers the warmth, beauty, and value of wood. Wood
flooring enhances the decor of any room, and provides timeless
beauty.

Solid Wood Flooring
Solid wood flooring comes in three main
types. Each type is available in both an unfinished and a
pre-finished version. Unfinished flooring must be job-site
sanded and finished after installation. Pre-finished flooring is
sanded and finished at the factory -- so it only needs
installation.
The three main types of solid
wood flooring are:
1: Strip flooring -
This type of flooring is denoted by the thickness and width of
the wood planks. Strip flooring has a set width, but the
thickness can vary. Strip flooring ranges in thickness from 5/16
of an inch to 3/4 of an inch wide. It is available only in
widths of 1 1/2 inches, 2 inches and 2 1/4.inches.

2: Plank flooring-
Plank flooring only comes in two thicknesses, but unlike strip
flooring, the widths can vary. It is available only in
thicknesses of 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch and a range of widths from 3
inches to 8 inches.

3: Parquet flooring -Parquet
floors have a very different look from typical hardwoods. They
are made up of geometrical patterns composed of individual wood
slats held in place by mechanical fastening or an adhesive.
   
Glue Down Hardwood Floors
Glue down installations comprise a
large segment of the hardwood flooring business with the vast
majority being of the engineered variety. They are often used in
situations where concrete sub floors are king in residential and
high rise applications. These installations generally take
longer than most prefinished nail downs depending on the
material width selected. Glue down installations can be walked
on the following day and furniture can be moved in as well. Some
items to consider for glue down wood floors are sensitivity to
the adhesives used. The types used today are greatly improved
from those of only five years ago when trichlohydrates were
commonly used; a strong lingering odor that would sometimes take
weeks to dissipate. Now the more common types are urethane and
acrylic based that don't pose the reactions of older ones. Some
of the premium types would be Bostiks, Taylor, Franklin, and
Dritac. Unfortunately gluing hardwood floors are most prone to
failure over all others. Some of the more common reasons
include; improper adhesives used, improper/no floor preparation,
or not enough applied that results in de-bonding of the material
from the sub floor. This is why any glue down installation
should be performed by someone that has the experience and know
how.

   
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