Either solid wood flooring or engineered wood flooring can be fitted onto a plywood subfloor. Before installing either type of hardwood floor, ensure that the existing wooden floor boards are flat, level and dry.
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The Wood Flooring Guide
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How to fit wood flooring onto existing wooden floor boards
Hardwood flooring boards (either solid wood flooring or engineered wood flooring) can be fitted onto existing wooden floor boards. The hardwood flooring should run perpendicular to the existing floor boards to provide maximum strength and stability.
Before installing a hardwood floor, ensure that the existing wooden floor boards are flat, level and dry. Continue reading
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What is the difference between solid wood and engineered wood flooring?
The main difference between solid wood flooring and engineered wood flooring is the construction of the planks, which then affects how and when they can be used. Continue reading
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Things to consider when buying hardwood flooring
There are a number of things that need to be considered when buying hardwood flooring, ranging from what type of room you want it to go into, to your budget and style choices. Continue reading
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How to look after wooden flooring
Hardwood flooring requires very little maintenance. The most effective way to keep the appearance of a hardwood floor looking fresh and new is to prevent scratches and damage happening to the floor in the first place. It is also advised that hardwood flooring is swept and cleaned on a regular basis. Below are a few simple steps to help keep your hardwood floor in tiptop condition. Continue reading
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How to clean my wooden floor
Preventing dirt from accumulating
The best way to keep your hardwood flooring clean and fresh is to prevent dirt and water from accumulating in the first place. Spills and accidents should be wiped away immediately to ensure the water does not penetrate the flooring and cause it to warp or swell. Doormats at entry doors should be used to wipe dirt off shoes before walking on the floor, or ideally shoes and footwear should be removed altogether to prevent dirt and water from staining or scratching the floor. Continue reading
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How to fit wood flooring onto chipboard
Either solid wood flooring or engineered wood flooring can be installed onto a chipboard subfloor. Solid wood flooring must be glued down directly onto the chipboard, and engineered wood flooring can either be glued down or floated over an underlay.
Before installing any hardwood flooring onto chipboard, ensure that the subfloor is flat, level and dry.
