Coverage: 1.94 m² per pack
Size: 18mm x 110mm x random length 300mm - 900mm (average 600mm)
Species: American Black Walnut
Finish: Pre-finished, satin matt lacquer
Type: American
Construction: Solid, tongue and groove profile with a micro bevelled edge.
Installation: Secret-nail to a wooden sub-floor with a Portanailer gun or glue directly down to a concrete or wooden sub-floor with Bona R850, R844, Sika T54, Sika AT80 or Sika T2).
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Wood Flooring Type – Solid Wood
Solid hardwood flooring is very popular because of its traditional and luxurious appeal. It is made from one solid piece of wood which has been cut, sanded and machined into planks of flooring. One of the main benefits of solid wood flooring is that it has a long-life expectancy as it can be sanded and re-finished a number of times, which helps to revive its natural beauty and elegance.
Species – Walnut
Walnut is a beautiful, dark and luxurious species of hardwood flooring. It combines deep, rich browns with contrasting pale creams running throughout creating a distinctive grain pattern with characteristic swirls and knots. Walnut flooring will create a sophisticated and classic look for anyone wanting a darker coloured floor.
Wood Grade – Natural
Natural grade or BCD grade hardwood flooring shows the natural character of the wood with a range of colour variations and some larger knots. Sapwood will also be visible.
Finish – Lacquered
A lacquered finishadds additional strength and protection to the hardwood whilst maintaining is natural character and charm. Lacquered floors are supplied with either a matt finish or a satin matt finish depending on the specification of the flooring. The floor will be ready to use once installation is complete.
Fit – Tongue and Groove
Tongue and groove flooring is the traditional method of installing wooden floors. Each plank of flooring has one long side and one short side with a protruding tongue and one long side and one short side with a rebated groove. The tongues and grooves fit together creating a snug and secure fit.
Installation method – Direct Glue Down
By gluing your hardwood floor directly down to the subfloor you will create a full surface bond between the existing floor and your new hardwood floor. You will need to use a flexible flooring adhesive to allow for natural movements with changes in temperature and humidity. Either solid wood flooring or engineered wood flooring can be glued to the subfloor.
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Installation method – Secret Nail
Tosecret nail your hardwood floor down you will need to use the correct equipment (e.g. portanailer gun and Toothed nails NOT Brad nails) so that the wood does not come loose in the future. The nail goes into the tongue of the plank of flooring so will be completely hidden from view. Either solid wood flooring or engineered wood flooring with a tongue and groove profile can be secret nailed to the subfloor.
Acclimatisation
Your hardwood flooring will need to acclimatise to its surroundings before it can be installed. Solid wood flooring should be left for at least 7 days and engineered wood flooring should be left for at least 3 days. It should be left in the room where it is going to be installed, which should be dry (no new drying plaster or concrete), heated to between 18 to 24° C and with a relative humidity of between 45-60%.
Maintenance & Aftercare
All types of hardwood floors are easy to look after and maintain. Simply sweep on a daily basis with a soft bristle brush to remove any dirt or dust, and then clean on a weekly basis (more often if needed) using a microfibre mop and wooden floor cleaning spray. To prevent any unwanted dents or damage to your hardwood, remember to remove outdoor footwear, usefelt protector pads on the bottom of furniture, wipe away spills immediately and never drag heavy or sharp object across the floor. This will ensure that you floor keeps looking at its best for as long as possible.
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