If the hardwood is prefinished, it is recommended by most manufacturers that this type flooring be placed inside an acclimated house and allowed to acclimate to its surroundings prior to installation. If the hardwood flooring is unfinished, we recommend that this type flooring be installed immediately upon delivery and then allowed to acclimate after installation, but prior to sanding and finishing.

Freshly milled flooring usually has a moisture content between 6% - 9%, and requires 3 days in the area of installation to acclimate. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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 See similar questions...

Flooring must be allowed to acclimate to the temperature of the room in which it will be installed. The unopened packages should be placed in the room for a minimum of 72 hours prior to installation at a room temperature of 21 OC and a relative humidity of 50%. See similar questions...

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

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". See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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! See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

We follow the guidelines established by the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA). The NWFA recommends floors are to located in the room wear they are to be installed in for a minimum of 14 days. It is important to separate the individual bundles from the pallet for proper acclimation. It should also be noted that you should refrain from using any material that would increase the relative moisture levels where the flooring is being installed. This would include painting and spackling. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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

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

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. See similar questions...

Yes! Wood flooring is very easy to keep clean. Unlike carpeting, it won't trap animal dander, dust, pollen, or mold. See similar questions...

Check with the retail outlet where you purchased your flooring. The store should have a full line of maintenance products on hand. See similar questions...