The cause(s) of these conditions may be singular or multiple and include one or more of the following. Subfloor to support (joist) connections: i.e.; nail movement in plywood; glue set before plywood installation; laterally moving plywood across glue bead, etc. Flooring to subfloor connections: i.e.; lack of nailing; lack of adequate nailing near ends; improper fasteners such as small wire nails; where staples are used- over driven staples, and broken tongues; etc.

The squeak is probably in the subfloor over a floor joist. Best way is to run screws into the subfloor through the joint nearest the squeak. If this is awkward, first screw a 2 x 2 to the side of the joint tight to the subfloor, then screw up through the 2 x 2 into the subfloor.

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.

There are several advantages to using bamboo flooring compared to hardwood flooring. First, bamboo flooring is an environmentally friendly product. It takes only a few years for a bamboo plant to grow to maturity, while it takes decades for hardwood trees. And when bamboo is harvested, the root continues to live and produces new stock. Each year, one ???mother plant??? generates several new bamboo stems that grow to full length in a few months, and to mature hardness in about five years.

Wood floors contribute to making a healthier work and living environment. According to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency, six out of 10 homes today contain contaminants that can aggravate allergies and asthma. Today, allergies or asthma (asthma being one of the leading reasons children miss school) in some way trouble one out of five Americans.

A high quality wall-to-wall carpet often costs more than hardwood flooring products. Looking at flooring as a purchase that will last for generations with proper maintenance, it is clearly a better value. Once hardwood flooring is laid down it should only need an inexpensive re-coating (if properly maintained) as it shows signs of wear.

Hardwood floors are generally nailed through the sub floor to the joists, which adds structural integrity to your home. Hardwood floors add value to your real estate investment and generally make a property easier to sell. Hardwood floors are very durable. While most floor coverings (carpet, linoleum, etc.) last an average of 8 years, hardwood floors can easily last the life of the building.

It is not recommended, due to the high moisture associated with these areas. It may cause unfavorable conditions for hardwood flooring.

High quality wood fillers are commonly available and are recommended to repair chips or gauges in your floor.

If the question is can a 3/4" hardwood floor be installed directly on concrete, the answer is "I wouldn't if I were you". If the question is can a 3/4" hardwood floor be installed over top of a concrete slab, the answer is "Yes". Our showroom is a perfect example of that. Can you nail hardwood into concrete? No.