Preparation For Hardwood Floors

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• Proper Sub Floors
• Which Way To Install Floor?
• Types of sub floors from concrete to wood and terrazzo. Proper conditions.
• What looks better? Floors running long ways or sideways? Can depend on the type of sub floor. Diagonal installations.

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• Measuring
• Moisture Testing
• Self explanatory but we go into more detail on what’s needed for the job.
• Failure to perform moisture testing or being aware of potential problems can lead to failure. It happens too frequently!

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• Acclimation
• Trends in Hardwood Flooring
• It’s not about time but what the environment is going to be like after the installation.
• What’s popular in styles and color? What parts of the home are often used for wood floors. Prefinished, unfinished.

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• Floor Preparation
• Tips To Avoid Problems
• Probably the most important aspect of any successful installation. Yet so many ignore.
• Can’t miss this section! It can be a matter of success or failure. Don't be like this guy!

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• Hardness? An Urban Myth
• Allowing Proper Expansion Space
• It should not be about how hard a floor is, but some species work better than others.
• Most inexperienced installers fail on this guideline. It's another important element to a successful job done.