Flooring undoubtedly forms an essential part of your home décor and also adds to the value of the house. Gone are the days when cemented floors and tiles were the most viable option to deck up your floor, now you can explore the unlimited options available in the wooden patterns and adorn your home beautifully. Are you scared of installing hardwood floors? Dont be.
Hardwood flooring comes in different styles and dimensions; you can opt for solid wood flooring that is crafted from several wood plank pieces that are combined together or the engineered wood flooring that the top layer made of wood and can have more layers beneath it. The effect of moisture and temperate changes can restrict the dimensions used for a solid wooden floor and this is one reason that people have started preferring engineered wood flooring over it. The shift from regular floor and tiles to wood flooring can be traced to the fact that hardwood floor installation is quite easy and once installed the floor also doesn’t need too much maintenance. To install the flooring the plank floor and the sub floor (in case if engineered wood) are screwed and nailed and at times the adhesive is also used to stick it permanently. Usually wooden floors are used to cover the plugged holes and give it a perfect finish to the floor. The strips of wood are usually 2-1/4 inches wide however one can also find the planks in the width of 1-1/2 inches and also 3-1/4 inches. Whenever planning to get a wood floor installation, remember to opt for patented hardwood floor installation systems as these are these are less time consuming and are easy on the pocket too. The different ways to installing hardwood flooring are:
• Tongue and Groove system in which each side and each end has a tongue and groove both and it can be installed using glue, a floating floor installation, or even a nail down.
• Floor connection system, is another way to install your hardwood floor. This comprises of grooves on all sides of the plank flooring, which then are connected with a separate piece (made out of wood, plastic, or rubber). Using this system you can install different materials provided they have a same connection.
• Click systems are one of the most popular hardwood flooring installation techniques. It ensures the wood board is angled to curve it and then place the grooves. The best part about using this system is that it does not involve any usage of adhesive and has a lot of patents in the market. If you still have your doubts on whether to choose a hardwood floor or not, here are a few benefits that will make you reconsider your choice.
Wood plank flooring is one of the easiest floors to clean and does not require much maintenance either. An annual coat of varnish can add to its sheen. It is extremely durable and does not need a replacement until a good 100 years if kept well Besides everything else, wooden floor keeps your floor intact and offers substance to the other interiors of the house and certainly adds value to your property.
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