The answer is yes, but if a room has under floor heating, it is doubly important that it be properly installed to allow for expansion and contraction. We are able to supply manufacturers' technical specifications regarding underfloor heating.

No. You should never wet mop your wood floor. Standing water left after wet mopping can dull your finish, damage the wood, and leave unsightly discoloring. If you happen to spill water on your floor, clean it up as quickly as possible. If massive amounts of water leak out onto the floor, such as a dishwasher that has leaked, it might damage the floor to the point where it would need to be replaced. Most homeowners insurance companies would cover the repairs needed if this were to happen.

Yes, you can install a 3/4'' or 9/16'' solid wood floor over a radiant heating system, provided you know how the latter works and how it may react to flooring. Solid wood floors installed over such a system must meet certain specifications and recommendations.

It is very easy to clean a Pre-finished hardwood floor. Simply dust mop, sweep, or vacuum (vacuum should have rubber wheels so not to scratch the floor). Most flooring dealers also sell cleaning kits, which come with a mop as well as an approved cleaner. If you are not sure which cleaner is appropriate for your floor, contact your local dealer for assistance.

The natural characteristics of wood include the grain pattern, dark gray or black marks and knots of various sizes. They are a result of the growth process of a particular species and are influenced by sunlight, soil and climate. Minerals can appear in several forms such as a light gray streak across a board to black lines in the grain. The same holds true for grain patterns and knots.

Cupping, or "washboard". Across the width of one piece of the flooring material, the edges are high, the center is lower. Generally develops gradually. Moisture imbalance through the thickness is the only cause. The material was manufactured flat and was flat when installed. Job site or occupant provided moisture is greater on the bottom of the piece than on the top. Find the source of moisture and eliminate it.

Depending on the type of flooring, it is usually graded from clear being the best - to #2 common, know as a rustic grade. CLICK HERE for an example.

Yes, Bruce offers several suggestions. If you have a minor chip or slightdamage, we offer a color-blended filler. Our touch-up kits take care of several different issues, such as scratches and chips. If the damage is severe enough, you can have individual boards replaced.

Correctly fitted and maintained a solid wood floor will last a lifetime, but correct fitting is crucial.

Three grades relate to the floors visual appearance only and not to quality. Select is the highest grade. It is knot-free, giving floors with uniform colour and texture. These floors command the highest prices, but some people find them monotonous. The cheapest grade is Rustic, where there may be small knots and colour variations in the wood. This can make for a lively, interesting floor full of character and in no ways impairs the quality. It depends what effect you want.

With all wood floors it's just a simple question of running a damp mop over them as part of your normal house cleaning routine.

Answer: In most cases if a person has basic carpentry skills they can install a hardwood floor themselves. The only equipment needed is a hammer, nail set, and a table-saw. Some installation methods require use of other equipment, check with your retailer.

Yes, you can have laminate flooring as long as you don't sit this on a thick underlay. This will act as insulation and will hold the heat back. this expanable content box is made using a free javascript from flooble | logic puzzles, brainteasers

Under Floor Central Heating (UFCH) is gaining popularity in the UK. It uses a network of under floor polybutylene (PB) barrier piping to radiate heat from under the floor. Although the pipe system itself will be "corrosion and scale free", this will be connected to metal components such as the boiler, manifold system, circulatory pump, or possibly integrated with existing radiators.

While we do not recommend fitting a Beech floor over such heating, the other hardwoods we supply are suitable for most varieties of under-floor heating. We have suggested fitting instructions available to help you decide which installation system is best suited. Most under-floor heating systems work best in conjunction with a "floating floor".

Wipe spills immediately. When accidents happen and some liquid gets spilled on your hardwood floor, you should use a slightly damp white cloth or paper towel to immediately clean up and dry the effected area. For more difficult spots, follow the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning procedures. Don’t damp mop. Water and wood floors don’t mix! Use only the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning products on your hardwood floor. Vacuum regularly.

Any room except a full bath. With the variety of products available and the choice of installation options, hardwood flooring can now be installed in any room of the home. The only consideration is whether the floor will be installed on, above or below grade. For example, because of potential moisture, solid hardwood is not recommended for installations below grade, such as in a basement. Engineered products, which are inherently dimensionally stable, are better choices for this type of area.

If you have minor chips, scratches or similarly slight types of damage, we suggest the application of touch-up coloring. However, if the damage is severe, it may be necessary to replace individual boards at the damaged area.

Most woods will darken as they age; becoming deeper and richer as they react to daylight. There may also be contrasting reverse-blushes of lighter wood due to naturally occurring white minerals. The effect can be very lovely. The extent of the contrast will be determined by the grade of floor chosen, with rustic floors developing the greatest contrast.