Comments on: Wood Floor Installation Types https://www.builddirect.com/blog/wood-floor-installation-types/ Transforming your spaces with good design ideas, and the best materials Wed, 11 Nov 2020 19:16:22 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.2 By: flooring contractor Louisiana https://www.builddirect.com/blog/wood-floor-installation-types/#comment-351217 Wed, 25 May 2011 12:38:37 +0000 http://blog.builddirect.com/?p=1672#comment-351217 The given example above is really beautiful. Maintaining a flawless looking floor takes patience and dedication if you really want to make it last long. This shows that you value cleanliness.

]]> By: Ali https://www.builddirect.com/blog/wood-floor-installation-types/#comment-351216 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:12:28 +0000 http://blog.builddirect.com/?p=1672#comment-351216 Hi Rob,

I was reading your post and found that you refer to the traditional method of nails and glues for various surfaces. However, there are companies out there who are launching new innovative products with new wood floor installation methods that allow you to install any type, thickness and width of hardwood flooring over virtually any floor surface in any room including basements AND on bamboo or engineered floors without any glues or nails. Do you have an opinion in regards to these new technologies?

]]> By: matt https://www.builddirect.com/blog/wood-floor-installation-types/#comment-351215 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:45:05 +0000 http://blog.builddirect.com/?p=1672#comment-351215 nice, that’s like a smoked finished narra wood…
well, that’s a good way to put it up a notch, nice insights, works well in clientele explanation and information resource option.
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]]> By: TipTop Flooring Inc. https://www.builddirect.com/blog/wood-floor-installation-types/#comment-351214 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:06:10 +0000 http://blog.builddirect.com/?p=1672#comment-351214 Sometimes, it is hard to choose the certain type of floor installation type, if you don’t know enough information about it, the article helped to get the main ideas. Thank you.

]]> By: Rob Jones https://www.builddirect.com/blog/wood-floor-installation-types/#comment-351213 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:09:20 +0000 http://blog.builddirect.com/?p=1672#comment-351213 In reply to Meredith.

Hi Meredith!

Yes, there are some limitations when it comes to radiant heat. Generally speaking, a solid wood floor tends to dry out and then shrink when installed over radiant heat. This can cause warping and cupping, which is obviously not an ideal situation. However, there are some kinds of engineered wood flooring that are specifically designed for this purpose, with core layers that expand and contract without showing the effects on the surface, or in the stability of the board.

When you’re shopping for engineered flooring, it should be one of the first questions you ask, since not ALL engineered floors are designed with this in mind. Feel free to contact one of our product experts if you have any other questions, either by email (sales@builddirect.com) or by phone at 1 877 631 2845.

Thanks for reading, and for comments!

]]> By: Meredith https://www.builddirect.com/blog/wood-floor-installation-types/#comment-351212 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:48:27 +0000 http://blog.builddirect.com/?p=1672#comment-351212 What can you tell me about wood floors over a radiant floor system? Are there limitations?

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