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It depends on the type of wood floor you choose. Our Engineered floors can be installed over existing floors such as ceramic tile, vinyl and most other types. Solid wood floors have some limitations in this area. Best to talk to your Wood Flooring International dealer about whether or not it’s a good idea to install the floor you want over the floor you have.

Wood is a recyclable and renewable resource. A number of our wood floors are partially comprised of recycled wood. Typically, when trees are harvested for wood floors, replanting and other forest management techniques, as outlined by the Forestry Stewardship Council, are employed to help promote the health and productivity of these forests.

You name it! Wood Flooring International’s wide variety of products and today’s installation methods open up your entire home to the beautiful possibilities of hardwood flooring. Our Engineered wood products are right for any room – below-grade, on-grade and above-grade. These floors are made of all-wood strips that are precision-engineered together to give them added dimensional stability for use throughout the home.

Most definitely. We’ve gone to great lengths to make our UV-cured Acrylic Urethane finishes extra tough – and easy to clean – to help our floors stand up to traffic in the kitchen, bath, doorways, hallways, mud rooms and so on. You need to consider, though, that hardwood species vary in hardness. The harder the wood, the better it is for high traffic areas.

Many steps can be taken to help reduce scratches on a wood floor. First, you can put throw rugs down in any high traffic areas such as in entryways, in front of your sink or refrigerator, or down a highly traveled hallway. One of the best things you can do is dust, sweep or mop on a regular basis to keep any dirt or debris from collecting on the surface or the floor. You can also put felt pads under the legs of any chairs or tables.

The original buyer/installation site owner when the flooring is used in a residential (as opposed to commercial)setting. (Note: This warranty is non-transferable to subsequent owners.)

Hardwood contains a cell structure; therefore, if enough pressure is applied, the cell wall will collapse and a dent will appear.

Excessive moisture is the most common cause of buckling floors. Moisture can come from leaking pipes, wet basements or crawl spaces, plywood exposed to the elements during construction, and houses left vacant without proper ventilation. You would need to identify the source of the problem, and eliminate it. Floors can also buckle if a proper expansion gap around each wall is not used.

Yes, Mohawk Engineered & Longstrip (glueless) Hardwood Floors are suitable for installing over a radiant heated concrete slab. Caution: The slab surface must never exceed 85 degrees F in temperature. Before installing over a radiant heated floor, turn off heat and wait until the floor has reached room temperature. After installing the floor return the heat to the previous setting.

Mohawk Engineered & Longstrip (glueless) Hardwood Floors can be installed over most concrete slabs (not solid hardwood). The concrete slab must be fully cured for at least 60 days, free of structural defects, clean and visually dry with no history of moisture problems. When testing for moisture, Mohawk suggests utilizing the industry-standard calcium chloride test or the Tramex Moisture Encounter (5 max).

Mohawk Engineered Hardwood Floors may be installed on all grade levels. See the Installation Guidelines for additional information and recommendations.

Please refer to the installation instructions found in every box of product or refer to our Floor Care, Installation section of our website.

Engineered hardwood flooring is flooring manufactured by using hardwood with a cross-directional laminated construction (usually 3 to 5 layers), with a top layer of premium hardwood.  The best suppliers use only USA northern native hardwoods, and is 100% hardwood construction. Other companies may use hardwood substitutes, and a thinner top layer. Premium products should not be confused with flooring that is made to look like wood.

If you've ever read a warranty of any kind, you already know that there are a lot of loop holes associated with warranties. Hardwood flooring warranties are no different. Do not base your decision to purchase any type of flooring, whether its hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, engineered flooring, carpet, vinyl, or tile because it has a so-called "Warranty".

Spotted gum is the number one choice for gymnasiums, basketball courts, dance floors and other commercial applications. Spotted gum is harder than Tasmanian oak, and can stand up better in commercial use.

Our products can be found at leading flooring retail sites across the United States and Canada. For a specific retail location, please send us an email at info@bellefloor.com that includes your address and zip code and we will locate the nearest outlet for you within 48 hours.

This is flooring that has been finished with polyurethane in a special factory. This flooring can be installed and walked on the very same day!

Unfinished wood must be sanded and finished with polyurethane after it has been installed. Unfinshed wood also comes in a wide variety of species, board widths and grades. These floors also have the ability to be custom stained.

No. It is highly recommended that you do not install hardwood flooring below grade. However, it is possible to install laminate flooring or engineered hardwood floors in these situations. Call a BuildDirect customer representative at 1 877 631 2845 to discuss some of these options available to you.

Hardwood floors are not covered by warranty if installed in a bathroom. Moisture can cause damage to hardwood flooring.

In order to maximize the durability and beauty of your hardwood flooring, we recommend the following practices as part of your floor’s normal care and maintenance. Place doormats or rugs at entrances to collect moisture, sand, grit and other potentially damaging substances from being tracked onto your hardwood floor. Dust mop or vacuum with a soft accessory to keep your bamboo floor clean from dust, dirt or grit. Hardwood flooring cleans easily with a Swiffer or similar type dry mop.

Hardwood flooring is an extremely durable flooring product. It can be installed in virtually any room of your home that is above ground. There are several locations that are not recommended for hardwood flooring. Because hardwood flooring is a natural flooring product it is not recommended that it be installed in wet locations such as bathrooms, washrooms, saunas, enclosed porches or verandas, or anywhere that may require wet-mopping.

Hardwood flooring is one of the most popular types of residential flooring. Here are a few reasons why you should choose a hardwood floor: Solid hardwood offers a variety of grain patterns, natural color variations, and the beauty of a natural material Hardwood flooring is longest-lasting. Although there is a 25-year structural warranty on our hardwood floors , many hardwood floors last for decades longer.

Yes, this can be done, but often times you will find that hiring a stair contractor is about the same price and perhaps a better choice.

Answer: Hardwood comes in basically two forms. Solid wood flooring is the same species of wood through its thickness. This type of wood flooring can be nailed down only and is suitable for above the soil line only. The second type of hardwood flooring is called engineered flooring and is suitable for all levels of your home. Woodchuck Flooring does not recommend hardwood in, full bathrooms, laundry rooms or at the main entryway to a home.