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3680
Cumaru Flooring

3540
Ebony Flooring

3220
Brazilian Redwood Flooring

3190
Angelim Pedra Flooring

3040
Turpentine Flooring

2967
Conduru Bloodwood Flooring

2900
Red Mahogany Flooring

2697
Spotted Gum Flooring

2473
Brazilian Cherry Jatoba Flooring

2350
Santos Mahogany Flooring

2200
Bocote Flooring

2200
Pradoo Flooring

2170
Brushbox Flooring

2135
Karri Flooring

2030
Sydney Blue Gum Flooring

2023
Bubinga Flooring

1980
Tallowwood Flooring

1933
Cameron Flooring

1930
Amendoim Brazilian Oak Flooring

1912
Jarrah Flooring

1910
Purpleheart Flooring

1860
Tigerwood Flooring

1850
Hickory Pecan Flooring

1820
Afzelia, Doussie Flooring

1810
Rosewood Flooring

1780
Merbau Flooring

1712
Kempas Flooring

1710
Wenge Flooring

1630
Timborana Flooring

1570
Hard Maple Flooring

1450
Australian Cypress Flooring

1375
White Oak Flooring

1360
White Ash Flooring

1320
American Beech Flooring

1300
Red Oak Flooring

1290
Caribbean Heart Pine Flooring

1280
Cocobolo Flooring

1136
Teak Flooring

1000
Cherry Flooring

950
Cedar Flooring

900
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Definitions and Frequently Asked Questions

The grade of an installation site is determined by the relative elevation of the subfloor compared to the ground level around the house. On grade is the most standard grade, representing a subfloor of elevation at or very close to ground level. With this in mind, above grade then is the elevated status of a subfloor, such as a second floor or attic in which the installation site is significantly above the surrounding ground level. Below grade usually refers to a basement, sometimes specifically with a concrete subfloor.

To determine where your floor can be installed, you would refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Usually, engineered hardwood floors are compatible with any of the three grades, while solid hardwood floors are only for use on or above grade. The reasoning behind this recommendation is that basements are extremely moisture retentive.

Solid hardwood floors, while being durable and attractive, are not as fundamentally stable as an engineered hardwood floor. Thus, they are vulnerable to moisture related issues that will cup and damage solid wood floors below grade. Manufacturer warranties will almost always be voided if a solid hardwood product is installed below grade.

“Which room should I install my hardwood floor in?”
A question like this is subjective; in truth, so long as compliance with the manufacturer’s warranty and recommendation for the grade in which a floor should be installed, it is truly a matter of preference. However, for the sake of convenience, we will go over a few options for the area of your hardwood flooring installation site.

Probably the most popular choice for a hardwood flooring installation is the largest room in the house, which usually is the front room (also referred to often as the living room) or den. This is usually the room that “greets” anyone who walks in, and is preferred to present an atmosphere.

The next most popular choice is a bedroom, where a personal touch is preferred for comfortable relaxing periods. The right floor can set the mood for a comfortable book read before bed, or relay a sense of peace.

Dining rooms are a fine choice for hardwood flooring, especially if company for dinner is something that occurs often. A conversation over a fine meal about the wonderful new floor can liven up any dish.

Another significant option is a hallway, such as one leading from or to a bedroom or dining room. Connecting two rooms with a beautiful floor has the ability to impart a sense of travel that can really deliver someone into a new room the right way.

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