| A nice hardwood floor can really do wonders for the | | | | the effects of moisture and temperature changes, |
| look of a room, don't you think? It just seems to | | | | so you have to be aware. If you choose engineered |
| give a look of elegance, class, and workmanship all at | | | | hardwood you'll get flooring made from multiple layers |
| the same time. It is a thing of beauty. Of course, it's | | | | of hardwood veneer. This type of wood product |
| only a thing of beauty if it has been installed | | | | resists warping and expansion that affect solid |
| correctly. An improperly installed hardwood floor can | | | | hardwood floors. |
| be a nightmare for a homeowner. | | | | Once you decide which floor to use, calculate the |
| Considering it is such a big factor in the overall look | | | | surface area that you'll be covering. Also, take special |
| of your home, having professionals install your | | | | care when tearing up any old flooring. Leaving any |
| hardwood floor is probably a good first choice. If, | | | | glue or nails behind could really affect your new |
| however you want to do it yourself, here are some | | | | hardwood floor. When installing hardwood floors, it is |
| tips for installing hardwood floors you should definitely | | | | imperative to keep the base clear, level and smooth |
| consider before you get started. | | | | for best results. |
| First, decide if you want prefinished solid hardwood, | | | | Finally, be sure to educate yourself on all aspects of |
| or engineered hardwood for your floor. Prefinished | | | | your new floor. Installing hardwood floors doesn't |
| solid hardwood will come as one solid piece of wood, | | | | have to be overly difficult. Just try to keep it as |
| coated with eight layers of polyurethane which gives | | | | simple as possible and don't forget any steps and |
| a good deal of strength to the wood. It can be | | | | you'll have a beautiful new hardwood floor before |
| refinished as many times as you'd like to always | | | | you know it. |
| keep it looking fresh. It is, however susceptible to | | | | |