Q.Is solid wood flooring a good, environmentally friendly product to use?
A. Solid wood flooring in your home is recyclable, natural, biodegradable and durable. It is a statement of value and beauty that is also a functional asset which is easy to maintain.
Q. Does it matter what width or color to use? Is one width better than another?
A. No. I would suggest using whatever width planks you prefer aesthetically. Actually a narrower plank will give you a more formal look and sense to your home. A wider plank (over 5 inches wide), will give you a more Country look and feel.
Floor Color is a personal choice that would have more to do with your personal tastes and decor. A natural light colored wood floor will go with any décor and will lighten up any room, but not use natural dark colored flooring if your room decor is very dark.
Q. What's "square edge", and "bevel edge"?
A. It means the shape of board edge, it's vividly displayed when two boards are jointed together.
Please find the below two graphes and you will have a hands-on comprehension.
Q. What's the installation advantage?
A. Most solid wood floors are recommended to be glued down or be floated.
Glued down: it's installed on underlayment materials like cork,EPE foam,etc. They can also be installed over most flat concrete slabs, ceramic tile, vinyl flooring, providing these floorings are secured well to the underfloor and that any surface wax,dust,or glaze is completely cleansed and the surface is roughened up so as to keep enough adhesion for the glue.
Floated: This is a very fast, easy and clean installation method. Floating floors are not mechanically fastened to the subfloor: instead, each plank is glued together with wood glue applied in the tongue and groove. A foam-pad(3mm-10mm) is placed between the wood flooring and the subfloor to protect against moisture, reduce noise transmission, and "soften" the floor. This is the easiest and most versatile installation method.
Q. Can I install Solid Wood Floor by DIY?
A. Yes, installing solid wood flooring is very easy. If you can measure a plank, cut and glue it to another plank, then you can install. It is an easy and rewarding way to save a lot of money and gain much fun -- do it yourself.
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