Wood and water never mix. However, many people do have hardwood flooring in both kitchens and bathrooms and with some precautions and extra care, they will enjoy hardwood in these rooms for many years. If you are considering fitting a hardwood floor in one of these rooms here are a few things to consider: The room should be well-ventilated (bathrooms) and as dry as possible. Bathroom extractor fans are a help. Avoid using beach, as this timber is especially prone to moisture damage.

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

Yes. there are products that will allow you to install hardwood flooring in any room in the house but care must be taken in choosing the right flooring product and also in ensuring the correct preparatory work on the sub-floor. Please see our page on using adhesive to fix solid wood flooring to concrete

Yes, your pets and hardwood floor can coexist peacefully. However, make sure you trim and file your pets' claws regularly. Also, choosing a satin finish can help hide small scratches your pets may leave.

Bamboo floors can be installed in a bathroom- but care must be taken to avoid standing water. Like almost any flooring, bamboo could be damaged if excessive water is left to stand for an extended period of time. That being said, many Duro-design bamboo floors are in use in bathrooms successfully. To cut all risks we would recommend adding two extra coats of our MP765 water-base polyurethane after installation to penetrate and seal all the joints in the floor.

Solid 3/4" Hardwood flooring cannot be installed below grade (below the soil line) or over concrete. When a solid product encounters moisture it reacts very negatively. Therefore, a laminate or engineered flooring must be used. Laminate flooring is constructed by fusing 4-plys of material together to form a product with unprecedented strength and durability. An engineered product is very similar with the exception that they usually have a real wood layer on top of the constructed core.

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".

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.

Boards consist of a layer of wood veneer or 'wear surface' over several layers of plywood. Engineered wood can be glued or stapled down and is suitable to install above or below grade.

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.

Although many manufacturers say their products are suitable for bathrooms. Our advice would be NO. Steer well clear, you are asking for trouble. We would recommend Luxury Vinyl flooring. Fitting a floating floor of any description is not advised in areas subject to excessive moisture.

Yes... QUICKSTYLE laminate flooring is installer friendly, and with a few basic tools and our easy-to-follow instructions most consumers are able to achieve excellent installation results.

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.