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Board Width
Hardwood floors are manufactured in a variety of widths. Choose your
floor to coordinate with your decor.
STRIP FLOORING
Pre-finished and unfinished strip flooring is available in both 1
1/4" and 2 1/4" widths. The most common strip is a 2 1/4" width. Strip
is sold by the carton or bundle, with each shipping unit
containing the same width. However, strip can be installed in
random widths, which would require ordering multiple cartons or
bundles, each of different widths.
PLANK
FLOORING
The most common pre-finished and unfinished plank is a 3"
width. However, planks are also available in individual
cartons or bundles of 3 1/4", 4", 5", 6" and 7" widths. Plank
flooring can be installed in random widths, with the most
popular combination being 3", 5" and 7" widths. Installation
of plank in random widths would require ordering multiple
cartons or bundles, each of different widths.
CUSTOM FLOORING
Single slats or ?shorts? are strip flooring in customized lengths
to create squares or patterns known as parquet flooring. You can
design borders and/or medallions around your strip or plank
floors, or chose from manufacturer created parquets and medallions
in pre-finished and unfinished. Using any combination of species
you desire can create some special designs.
If you are wondering which hardwood floor is right for you, consider
the following points to assist in selection of the right floor for
you.
Choosing the Right Construction Type
Hardwood floors are manufactured in a variety of constructions that
make it possible to install a hardwood floor in almost any room. The
location of your room (on, above, or below the outside soil line)
and the type of sub-floor (wood, concrete, slate, etc.) will
determine which type of hardwood flooring product you should select.
There are three basic types of hardwood floor construction.
Solid
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Made from 100% solid hardwood
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Most commonly 3/4" thick, also comes 5/16" in thickness
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Most commonly 2 1/4" wide, also comes 1 1/2" strips to 7"
planks. Lengths from 12" to 84"
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Can only be installed over a plywood or wood sub-floor
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Install only in rooms that are on or above ground level only
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Nail or staple installation only
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Precision-milled, tongue-and-groove construction locks each
piece of wood tightly in position
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100% solid wood construction provides beautifully clean,
clear-grain definition
Engineered
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Multiple layers of hardwood assembled in a
cross-grained construction for superior dimensional stability
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Range in thickness from 1/4" to 9/16"
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Range in widths from 2 1/4" to 7". Lengths from 12"
to 60"
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Can be installed over most sub-floors, including
concrete
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Install at any grade level?on, above or below the
outside soil line
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Glue, nail or staple-down installation
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Precision tongue-and-groove construction locks each
piece of wood firmly in position
Longstrip
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Multiple layers of hardwood assembled in a
cross-grained construction for superior dimensional stability
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Solid Laminated top layer 1/7" in width
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Approximately 9/16" thick, 7 1/2" wide and 8? in
length
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Can be installed over almost any surface from
concrete to vinyl
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Install at any grade level?on, above or below the
outside soil line
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Floating floor, glue or staple-down installation
Edge Styles
Edge Styles help establish the character of your floor.
Square Edge
A square edge boards fit flush against each other for a smooth
surface that blends the floor together from board to board. The
overall look of this floor gives a contemporary flair and formal
feeling to the room
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Square Edge
Beveled Edge
A full bevel edge or micro bevel edge creates an angled effect where
boards meet; lending a handcrafted and more defined look. Also, a
full bevel edge or micro bevel edge is used to help hide minor
irregularities, such as uneven plank heights.
 
Full Bevel Edge
Micro Bevel Edge
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