What are solid wood floors?
Solid wood floors are one solid piece of wood that have tongue and groove sides and come in either pre-finished or unfinished styles. Solid wood floors can either be fully glued to the sub-floor or nailed-down with a porta-nailer which drives a nail through the groove at an angle. There are solid floors that are over 100 years old and are still in good condition. The elegant look of a hardwood floor can add warmth and character to any room in a home. The natural characteristics of wood add depth and a visual appearance that many other types of floors try to replicate. With the demand for hardwood flooring growing manufacturers are enhancing their ranges to meet this demand, with better quality finishes and superior construction techniques. Hardwood floors come in a wide variety of wood species, colours and widths. Besides the classic hardwoods (like red oak, maple and ash) many manufacturers now offer exotic hardwood species from all over the world. All solid wood floors will react to
