They are available in 3 4 inch thickness as well as low profile styles that are 5 16 to 5 8 inch thick which are a good or installing over existing flooring.
Diy hardwood floor installation.
The type of installation you choose will depend on your subfloor budget lifestyle and the type of wood flooring you select.
Like unfinished hardwood floors the prefinished types typically have tongue and groove edges on all sides.
Hardwood floors also help cut down on dust mites.
Maintenance is easy for a pre finished hardwood floor keep grit off of the surface by sweeping regularly and use a flooring cleaning kit alcohol based and spray on and wipe off with a damp cloth.
Typical hardwood flooring comes as tongue.
If you re getting ready to install hardwood floors yourself good for you.
For instance solid hardwood flooring is typically nailed down during installation while tongue and groove engineered flooring is usually clicked together or completely glued down.
First you ll be putting in a flooring that s unmatched for warmth and natural beauty.