Explore practical advice on hardwood and engineered wood flooring installation, subfloor moisture problems, acclimation, moisture testing, seasonal movement, water damage repair, floor maintenance, and common flooring issues like cupping, gaps, buckling, and warping. You’ll also find comparisons between flooring types, installation planning tips, and best practices for using moisture meters to help protect your floors before problems start.
Engineered wood and laminate flooring are both more cost-effective than solid hardwood flooring, but there’s more to consider when choosing between these two floor types.
The tell-tale rise of floorboard edges across a brand-new white oak floor is enough to send any homeowner into a panic.
If you’re installing your own hardwood flooring for the first time, all the tutorials and instructions could be a bit overwhelming. What does that tool look like? What does it do? Do I really need this tool? Does this set of instructions cover all the tools I’ll need?
Many people choose engineered wood flooring for its durability, lower cost, relative ease of installation, or as an environmentally-friendly alternative to solid wood flooring.
Whether you’re designing your dream house or looking to remodel, picking the right flooring material can feel overwhelming. There are so many factors to consider from price to appearance to durability.
Your hardwood floor is finally in, and it’s everything you’ve been waiting for. But if this is your first time (or your client’s first time) having one, you might not know exactly what’s involved in caring for this investment.
Eco-friendly wood flooring may make less of a difference for the environment than you’d think.
Does your home or business feature a beautiful wood floor?
In many situations, hardwood floors can boost the value of your home when it comes time to put it up for sale. Not only are they what many home buyers are looking for. They’re also easier to clean and last much longer than other flooring.
Quality management is one of the most important things any hardwood flooring professional can do.
You’ve heard the stories before. Laminate floor boards bounce when walked on. The living room floor has gaps in the laminate. Or after a home improvement streak, the neighbor’s new floor is already buckling.
Whether you’re a flooring contractor or a homeowner looking to install new floors in your home, there’s something you have to have before you get started.
Engineered hardwood flooring is a popular alternative to solid wood because it has the same beautiful appearance, but often with a lower price tag. However, this flooring material also has disadvantages you’ll want to consider: limited refinishing options, less durability in the long run, and potential off-gassing, to name a few.
Whether you’re a homeowner looking to install a new floor in your home, or a flooring contractor trying to find the right floor for your clients, you’re probably looking for a versatile floor material that will stand the test of time and never go out of style.
Are you a homeowner trying to decide on new flooring in your kitchen or another part of your home? Or are you a flooring installer wanting to keep up with trends? Jump to the section with the information you’re looking for.
When you look at a beautiful floor, you might not realize that in order for that floor to be installed, several layers need to come before it, including the subfloor.
That’s why this page is all about subfloor issues, and specifically, we’ll be talking about wood subfloor material rather than concrete subfloors.
You notice boards in your hardwood have begun twisting upward and cupping. What happened?
Perhaps your wood floor is installed over concrete. Moisture in concrete subfloors poses a major issue for the wood flooring above it. This is why we want to equip you with the knowledge to address the issue and prevent it.
Are you dealing with warping, water stains, or swollen floorboards? While you may already be worried that this means replacing the flooring, there may still be hope.
The ideal moisture content (MC) of your hardwood floors will depend on the ambient conditions (or relative humidity and temperature) of the wood flooring installation area.
With the right knowledge and the proper steps, you can avoid subfloor moisture issues, and, in turn, ensure that the floors you installed stay beautiful and functional for years to come.
Hardwood floors are gorgeous, sturdy, and timeless. But one of their greatest enemies is water.
Although water damage can be a hassle, don’t despair! We’re here to help you find solutions—at the source of the problem.
Hardwood flooring is classy and beautiful, but not without challenges. Here, we’ll discuss seven of the most common problems.
To prevent moisture-related damage or warping, it’s best to use a reliable moisture meter to detect the amount of moisture in wood flooring materials before beginning the installation.
Whether you’re a DIY homeowner, contractor, or flooring pro, it pays to know the ins and outs of hardwood floor acclimation.
Now, in this article, we’re going to discuss the “how” of wood acclimation.