Hardwood flooring offers several options for installation methods.
Depending on your subfloor, wood or concrete, and your product selection, hardwood flooring may be glued down, nailed/stapled down or "floated" over the substrate. Your sales associate can help you determine the right product for your application.Hardwood flooring is available in solid and engineered. The basic installation methods vary and are outlined below. Critical to the success of your new floor, regardless of the installation method, is proper acclimation, floor prep, and moisture compliance.
It is important to determine what furniture and/or appliances can and will be moved by the installer. Typically, there are select items, such as antiques, pianos, and aquariums, for which moving services may not be available. Most flooring installers are not licensed to disconnect or reconnect water or gas. It is recommended that a licensed professional be retained to take care of plumbing, electrical and electronic needs. If you are doing the furniture and appliance removal yourself, be sure to have the work areas cleared before the installer arrives. Please consult your sales associate for more specific information.
It is important to follow manufacturer specifications for acclimation of the product to the area in which it will be placed. This helps to minimize the natural expansion and contraction that may occur once the product has been installed. The nature of wood is to expand and contract along with the climate, so regulation of temperature and moisture is key to overall satisfaction along with proper expansion gap placement.
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