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What is Solid Wood Flooring?
Solid wood floors are as their name implies, they are constructed of a single solid piece of wood, which has been milled with a tongue and groove edge. Solid hardwood flooring is available in unfinished or prefinished. Unfinished hardwood floors require staining and varnished after installation, whereas prefinished floors come finished from the factory and are ready for your enjoyment after installation. Advantages and disadvantages of solid hardwood flooring:
It can be sanded and refinished multiple times.
Depending on its thickness it can be installed over wood subfloor using a nail-down or glue-down method of installation.
Does react to moisture.
Solid hardwood flooring should only be installed above grade and acclimated properly.
Is hypoallergenic
Will last for years to come.
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