Hardwood Flooring Facts

What is the process to acclimatize wood flooring?

Before having any type of wood flooring installation, the floor planks should be acclimatized. The flooring material should be left at the installation site to acclimate according to the site's temperature for a period of at least 24 hours at the recommended relative humidity level.

What is meant by wood floor finish?

Finish is a top coat that protects flooring from everyday wear and tear. It also gives color and luster to a floor. Finishes are a great way to personalize your hardwood floors.

Why finishes are applied to hardwood flooring?

The two main reasons why finishes are applied to hardwood flooring are to protect the wood from damage, such as stains, moisture and mechanical wear and to highlight the wood's natural color and beauty.

What are the most commonly used wood floor finishes?

The two most commonly used wood floor finishes are penetrating sealer wood floor finish and surface wood floor finish.

Did you know?

Pre-finished floors makes up for more than half of the sales for wood floors. The ease of installation makes this flooring very popular for building contractors, DIY installers and flooring professionals.

Why is pre-finished hardwood a good choice for wood floors?

Pre-finished hardwood flooring offers the obvious advantage of convenience. The installation takes less time because sanding, surface preparation, and finishing are already done in the factory. All you have to do is install the flooring without worrying about stains, coatings, fumes or drying time.

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Hardwood is a very useful wood as it is tough and heavy with a compact texture. It usually has higher density and hardness than softwood. Hardwood species are more varied than softwood. There are about a hundred times as many hardwood species than there are softwoods along with a variety of types, styles and finishes.

What is meant by the Janka hardness scale?

The Janka hardness scale describes the hardness of the wood. It is among the properties to be considered while choosing hardwood flooring. It is the industry standard for judging the ability of various wood species to withstand denting and wear.

What is meant by the Janka hardness test?

The Janka hardness test measures the force required to embed a .444 inch steel ball to half its diameter in wood. The hardness is expressed numerically as the pounds per square inch of pressure required to sink the ball. The higher the number the harder the wood is. The Janka hardness test is done on both the side and end of the wood because hardness varies with the grain of the hardwood.

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The Red Oak, which has a Janka rating of 1290, is the industry benchmark for comparing the relative hardness of different wood species.

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Installing hardwood floors increases the value of your property. It is a great long- term investment and can actually become a strong resale argument, exceeding the initial installation cost of the floors. It also enables a faster sale and brings higher prices at the time of resale.