FLOATING VS. GLUE-DOWN WOOD FLOORING

FLOATING VS. GLUE-DOWN WOOD FLOORING

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When it comes to engineered hardwood floors, two common methods of installation are floating and glue-down. The following is a rundown of all the basics you need to know about these two installation methods. The Con’s A floating wood floor can sound hollow or give an echo when walked on. This is due to the impact noise absorption being greatly reduced as it is easier for the sound vibrations to travel between the underlay and wood floor. This hollow sound can be reduced with better quality underlays but a floating floor, regardless of underlay quality, will never have the firm solid sound of a permanently fixed wood floor. As a floating floor is not fixed to the sub-floor, any slight undulations in the sub-floor can result in movement when the floating floor is walked on. It is not uncommon to see furniture move as it is walked past. This phenomenon can also be a result of the slight compression properties of an underlay. Leading...
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Parquet Flooring

Parquet Flooring

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Parquet flooring consists of wooden pieces arranged in a mosaic-like pattern.It originates from the beginning of the 17th century in France and it is the first parquet pattern invented, nowadays still the first association to this type of flooring. Herringbone is still the most popular pattern gaining fame and fans all around the world, being the perfect balance between durability, solidness and beauty. Herringbone pattern matches any style and design and has the potential to be the focal point of any room by itself. . Parquet floors are available in different quality and price ranges. When laid in intricate designs, parquet flooring can be quite captivating. It has been in use in construction for ages and has improved considerably over the years. There are lots of benefits you can gain from parquet flooring. Some of them are: Beauty and appeal Parquet flooring has a sophisticated look that can be switched up to match any lifestyle, taste, and look you may desire. Since the...
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