Plank Wood Flooring
can be broken into
several categories:
CONSTRUCTION:
Solid: 3/4" T&G being the standard with smaller
thickness to 5/16"
Engineered: 3/4" down to 1/4" engineered with 3 or
more layers
INSTALLATION METHODS:
(See Industry Standards for
installation)
Nailed - Stapled - Always following the manufacturers direction
and recommended staples/nails and nailing schedule
Floating- The newest for of installation as per manufacturers
direction this method is often used in areas not always suitable for
other products. The most common being below grade
Glued (engineered only) per manufacturers recommendations in
proper area
FINISHES
Unfinished: this product requires job site
sanding &
staining/finishing with the stain and finish of your choice.
(oil or water base)
See Finishing Procedures
Prefinished or Factory Finished: Stains & finishes of many
type are applied at the factory, and are ready for installation. With
today's modern technologically advanced wood floor finishes, these products provide long lasting beauty
and easy care for years. Proper MAINTENANCE
is always the key to enjoying a beautiful wood floor for years to
come.
SPECIES: (See
Species chart)
 Domestic: many times reclaimed or recovered pine, fir from older
buildings with red & white oak being to most common manufactured
species
Exotic / Imported: many varieties from countries around the
world, with South American, and far eastern products leading the
industry.
See Exotic
Species-over 60 species samples and descriptions
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