A tongue and groove wood floor is a popular choice for many homeowners interested in wood flooring.
These kinds of floors are usually installed floating, allowing room for contraction and expansion.
There are a lot of benefits that come with tongue and groove wood flooring you may find intriguing.
How is Tongue and Groove Wood Flooring Installed?
Tongue and groove methods are not limited to flooring, but also:
- Ceiling
- Paneling
- Cabinetry
Each wood flooring plank has a grooved edge that locks together with another plank. Glue is applied to the grooved edge to secure the boards in place. An underlayment is placed underneath the flooring before installation.
There are many great aspects about a tongue and groove floating floor including:
- Floating floors can be installed on substrates that aren’t accurately leveled
- You can install this wood flooring on concrete slab
- Floating floors can adapt to the room air conditions
A tongue and groove floor has been known to work well as a floating floor because it gives room for natural flooring occurrences like contraction and expansion. Since natural solid hardwood flooring is a living product, it’s retained hygroscopic properties cause it to absorb moisture.
When moisture is absorbed into the wood, it begins to expand. When it dries, the wood starts to contract. This can cause your beautiful hardwood floors to crack and splinter.
Not fun.
This is where tongue and groove hardwood flooring saves the day. The floating installation gives it room to breathe, preventing any damage to your floors.
You can also find tongue and groove laminate flooring as well if hardwood doesn’t suit your home the best.
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If tongue and groove wood flooring is on your radar, you’ll need a professional flooring installer to put it in place.
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