Solid wood flooring is fabricated from 3/4 thick solid wood and has tongue and groove sides to join the boards. Some manufacturers make a thinner version that is 5/16 thick. The main advantage of solid wood flooring is its ability to be resanded and refinished over many years. It is not uncommon for solid wood floors to last 50 years or more. These floors come unfinished or prefinished and in almost any wood species you can imagine.
The main issue to consider with these floors is because they are solid wood, they are susceptible to expansion and contraction due to humidity changes in the home. To accommodate this movement, these floors are installed with a 5/8" to 3/4" gap around the perimeter of the floor along the wall and the gap is covered up by the baseboard and shoe molding.
Also, 3/4" thick floors should not be installed in a below grade condition such as a basement, however, the thinner 5/16" wood floors may be used in that application. When installing a solid wood floor over new or recently washed concrete, be sure the manufacturer's recommendations on limits of moisture in the concrete are followed.
The main issue to consider with these floors is because they are solid wood, they are susceptible to expansion and contraction due to humidity changes in the home. To accommodate this movement, these floors are installed with a 5/8" to 3/4" gap around the perimeter of the floor along the wall and the gap is covered up by the baseboard and shoe molding.
Also, 3/4" thick floors should not be installed in a below grade condition such as a basement, however, the thinner 5/16" wood floors may be used in that application. When installing a solid wood floor over new or recently washed concrete, be sure the manufacturer's recommendations on limits of moisture in the concrete are followed.
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Godwin Wood Floors is a professional flooring company that offers hardwood installation, sanding and finishing, and also re-sanding and re-finishing of existing hardwood floors.
Godwin Wood Floors also offers professionally installed Luxury Vinyl Flooring (LVF) with matching moldings and trims.
We offer free job-site estimates only at your convenience.
Call Paul Godwin Jr. at 252-442-0629 or email us at floorboss1991@gmail.com and we will respond as quickly as possible.
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Godwin Wood Floors also offers professionally installed Luxury Vinyl Flooring (LVF) with matching moldings and trims.
We offer free job-site estimates only at your convenience.
Call Paul Godwin Jr. at 252-442-0629 or email us at floorboss1991@gmail.com and we will respond as quickly as possible.
Thank you for the opportunity.
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If you are looking for quality flooring services in North Carolina and surrounding area, talk to one of our representatives at Godwin Wood Floors.
For over fifty years, we have honed our skills, in order to best serve you better.
We strive for excellence in everything we do.
Installation- We believe in doing things right the first time.
Our craftsmen are skilled in every aspect of their practice and are trained through the National Wood Flooring Association.
We choose only the best team, so that you can receive quality service and care.
For over fifty years, we have honed our skills, in order to best serve you better.
We strive for excellence in everything we do.
Installation- We believe in doing things right the first time.
Our craftsmen are skilled in every aspect of their practice and are trained through the National Wood Flooring Association.
We choose only the best team, so that you can receive quality service and care.
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