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There are three basic methods of installation: nail down,glue down, and floating.

Nail down installation typically involves 3/4" thick hardwood installed over a conventional foundation or plywood shot down over a concrete slab. However, thickness can vary from 1/2" to 5/8" depending on the product used. Floors that are thinner such as 3/8" thickness can be stapled down. All of our installation of nail down floors includes felt paper [15lb.] which insulates the floor and serves as a moisture retarder. Felt paper also helps prevent squeaking and provides a mild cushioning effect when walking over the floor. All subfloor installation includes a moisture barrier when installed over slab.

Glue down floors are glued directly to a slab and are common in pre-finished hardwood industry. An emerging trend is becoming popular where raw wood is glued down and re-finished producing the same appearance as a nail down wood floor. This allows for a much better appearance than a typical pre-fininshed floors while keeping the floor thickness as low as 3/8" It should be noted that it is never safe to glue down solid wood directly over concrete. We use only wood that has been engineered to withstand the variations in moisture coming from concrete.

Floating floor installation is simply wood or laminate products that float on a pad.These floors are typicaly glued together from the sides. However, newer versions are snapped together without the use of adhesives.

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