By: Michelle
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January 23, 2022
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A lot of useful and helpful information. THank you!
By: Tim
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Is it ok to stand 3/4" flooring on end?
Reply by HoskingHardwood : Dont know why you would need to stand the flooring on end but you should always lay the cartons or bundles of flooring flat on the floor to prevent possible twisting of the boards.
By: Roscoe
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Solid article. Lots of good points and information for solid hardwood flooring owners!
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By: Charles coiro
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Can I buy just a bunch of shorts from you? ( utility grade) if not can you direct me where I can purchase them?
By: Julie Hogg
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Can I use cork underlayment under 3/4" nail down solid maple flooring or just felt or wax paper?
Reply by HoskingHardwood : We do but you should contact the flooring manufacturer you plan on using to see if they allow it.
By: Sherrie
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February 21, 2021
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How do I clean my 3/4” hardwood floors
By: Jimmy
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October 7, 2020
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In terms of using 5inch wide wood floors, is it better to go with engineered than solid? As you mentioned the wood expand and contract as the temperature changes.
By: Kofi
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August 23, 2020
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Excellent
Question: is it ok to install a much wider floor boards next to 21/4 slabs in adjacent rooms? Should the color be completely different in shades? Should the wood type be the same ?is it best for contrast to change direction of the boards or can the same direction as the existing floor boards be used.
Reply by HoskingHardwood : We recommend using a different size board instead of trying to match old flooring size and color which is often extremely difficult. Running the boards in different directions is optional.
By: Vincenzo
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April 29, 2020
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Great article was very informative
By: K allen
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January 2, 2020
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Sorry number 7 is incorrect
Page says "Hardwood flooring is the only floor covering that increases the value of your home."
Marble, many other types of stone, and many types of tile can easily increase the value of your home not just wood
By: Glenn
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April 9, 2019
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Could you tell me the proper kind of nails to use when putting 3/4 inch hardwood flooring down when you have plywood underlayment over floor joists?
By: Lynne
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March 18, 2018
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How do you clean hardwood floors?
Reply by HoskingHardwood : Hi Lynne that information is under the Folder Tab "Floor Care" in the grey part of the header at the the top of the page.
By: MAC Flooring INC
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February 20, 2018
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You have shared such a fantastic thought about solid hardwood flooring. It really helps before installation process. I really like your faqs ideas. Thanks for sharing such a valuable information with us.
By: Valorie R.
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February 14, 2018
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One of the most informative articles.
By: Valorie R.
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February 14, 2018
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One of the most informative articles.
By: Al
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January 7, 2018
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Very informative
By: Myra
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December 6, 2017
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Good overview of your hardwood flooring -- the flooring I believe was installed in my condo. My pressing question wasnt answered in your article: Whenever we clean the floor -- commercial floor cleaner (like Swiffer products), or even just plain water, the floor gets sticky. For first few days were sticking as we walk. What should I use to clean it, and how often? Thanks
By: Linda
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December 6, 2017
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I found it to be very informative.
By: ShariD24
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November 26, 2017
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This article was very informative and gave me what I needed to ask a vendor/contractor.
By: Mark castro
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September 21, 2017
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Can i used 6 inches width hard wood maple on a basketball court ? Is there such effect becouse of its wideness
By: Lee Rogers
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July 25, 2017
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Excellent discussion about installing hardwood flooring over existing floors / underlayments.
By: Donna Harrison
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July 3, 2017
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Awesome site, explained things so well. Thank you
By: Joe Graci, PE
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June 27, 2017
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I am having trouble finding out what the limits are for installing hardwood floors without the use of any sub-floor, i.e. nailing it directly onto the joists. Can you help?
By: katie moon
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March 23, 2017
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Very well explained .
All the question I had all solved.
Thanks.
By: Lorrie
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March 3, 2017
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Glad I found your site.
By: Audie
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December 9, 2016
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Just what I needed to know! Awesome!!
By: Bob
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December 9, 2016
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Wood flooring is measured by the face of the board. Commonly 2-1/4 wide. Over the years wood flooring has also been manufactured in different width such as 2-1/2 wide (which is an older style). To duplicate that width now the flooring would have to be custom made for you.
By: Mike
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December 9, 2016
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How is the width of the plank measured for tongue and groove boards? Is the tongue and/or groove portion included? I have boards that are clearly 2.5 inches wide when measuring across the finished surface. But, nobody seems to carry that. Subtracting the 0.25 inch representing the groove leaves me with the common 2.25 inch plank. Is that the case? Or is there actually a 2.5 inch plank somewhere?
By: Tina @ Fine Floors Plano
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November 18, 2016
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This is a great article! We install award winning solid wood floors in the DFW area. It is very true that homes with solid wood floors sell faster and for more than the asking price which is a triple benefit to the the seller, since homes that stay in the market long lose value.
By: Dusty Kozloff
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October 1, 2016
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Your article was very good. I have installed tongue and groove floors before, and your prelim instruction were good. I would have liked to seen a price range if I wanted to have the floor professionally installed. Example: $2-$4 per sq foot. I have no clue
By: Denise
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June 7, 2016
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Great descriptive article. One of the best I have read!!
By: Lt
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March 3, 2016
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Thank you. Was not familiar with name of the refinished flooring
By: Peggy
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February 21, 2016
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This article is very informative, easy to understand.
By: ARNOLD ESPOSITO
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December 30, 2015
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GREAT INFORMATIVE ARTICLE
By: Lawrence Manzutto
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January 7, 2015
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Very helpful I now know what I want .thank you
By: Teresa Roberts
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November 24, 2014
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Very helpful. My contractor is recommending 3 1/4 inch strained, which means removing sections of existing flooring in my house. Now Im confident that my choice of keeping 2 1/4 inch and no stain is just as good.
By: Thomas Lee
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September 15, 2014
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This great article that puts relevant pieces of information in sequence is worth the read.
By: Thomas Lee
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September 15, 2014
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Great article that puts relevant pieces of information in sequence.
By: allan johnson
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August 13, 2014
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learned a great deal about what to choose.
By: Xena Olson
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June 16, 2014
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I thought it was a terrific article. Very informative!
By: Fred Michels
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May 18, 2014
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Very good especially the part about the different subfloors. This is not provided on most other sites. Also grading of wood helps. Great job and THANK YOU! ! !
By: Chris Eshleman
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March 22, 2014
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Im assuming that the rating scale is a five being the best. My husband and I live in a turn of the century home with original floors. We are beginning our search for new hardwood flooring and I happened upon your page. Very helpful and very informative for DIYers! Thanks.
By: Scott
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March 2, 2014
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Excellent review! Thanks!
By: Bill Hoeft
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February 10, 2014
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Very good information. Thorough.
By: Ray Lower
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December 8, 2013
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very informative information as to moisture levels waist. I do know if you dont have enough material to finish your job, you may have to wait 2 to 3 weeks to complete the project. Would like to knwo if there is a recommended max lenght of width to keep from having an installiation problem?
By: Gary Green
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November 10, 2013
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Helpful! Thanks
By: ken Overdorf
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November 5, 2013
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great info and easy to understand. Great way to build trust when you educate the consumer.
By: beth
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September 19, 2013
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Very informative and easy to understand.
By: Rich
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September 12, 2013
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Very helpful. I have bookmarked it for further viewing.
Thanks
By: rob
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August 2, 2013
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Liked learning about grading, behavior of wood, etc. Detailed enough to be a much more informed consumer
By: Ivy Goode
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July 6, 2013
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Very good information. This is my first time considering hardwood flooring and this information has been extremely helpful. My good friend Gloria, always says do your homework before buying anything. I can tell her that I have started my homework.
By: tom obrien
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March 13, 2013
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outstanding....
You just saved me a lot of time and agrivation with this article.
By: Vince
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December 19, 2012
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Very informative. All that is missiing is a brand by brand comparison. With so many choices, that would really help.
By: Cynthia Ewell
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November 9, 2012
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What is the standard price per sf
By: Rick
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October 18, 2012
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Very informative for a novice--thanks!
By: Pamela J. Mills
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October 4, 2012
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Thank you, informative article
By: Rick V. Nelson / rick2015@att.net
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September 16, 2012
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Very informative. Thanks. One question - if I buy prefinished - can it be sanded, if necessary, one day - like the unfinished?
By: Sam
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August 27, 2012
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Good Read.
