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by anton (toronto, ON)

Solid Hardwood Floor Installation http://www.thecanadianflooring.com/technology_hardwood_floor_installation.php
The Final Touch Flooring offers expert installation for all of the flooring products we carry.

You can trust our installers to create a great-looking floor for your home. Whether it’s a solid-colour carpet or a detailed, custom floor design, our licensed and insured professionals will get the job done accurately and beautifully.

We are so confident that you will be more than satisfied with our professional installation that we will be happy to correct any installation-related problems for free during the intended life of your floor.

Today’s hardwood flooring is extremely versatile. There are more ways than ever to install your hardwood flooring:

Nail Installation: This is the most economical way to install a wood floor. However, this option requires that your home have either plywood of wafer board/OSB on the sub-floor. If your home has particle board on the sub-floor you can nail your floor to it, however it does not provide as much holding power and is more likely to develop squeaks. For this reason manufacturers will not warranty their product when installed over particle board.

Glue or Float Installation: Concrete is a mixture of lime, rock, and water. Since wood floors have a tendency to expand or cup when exposed to water or excessive moisture, special products suitable for glue-down or float installation have been developed for use on concrete sub-floors. Their installation methods utilize a barrier which prevents the moisture from reaching the wood.

Glue: Gluing wood to a slab is one of the most common methods used by remodeling contractors and tract builders to install wood floors. When a quality adhesive is used and installed properly, it is rare that any problems will occur. Occasionally however, a shallow area on the slab will not receive enough adhesive and the floor will release from the glue; this only requires an inexpensive glue injection to remedy the problem.

*Verifying the moisture level of the slab on installation day is critical. If moisture levels are higher than allowed, installation will either have to be rescheduled, a concrete sealant applied (additional costs), or the homeowner may sign a release form authorizing the installer to proceed.

Float: Float installations are becoming increasingly more popular. They are relatively easy for the homeowner to install, and since they aren’t attached to the concrete they can easily be replaced if damaged.Float floor products utilize either a conventional tongue-and-groove or a snap-lock system. Several manufacturers even state that glue is unnecessary on their snap lock systems. Typically a special pad is rolled out over the concrete slab and the floor is then assembled on top of the pad as one large panel.

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Dated: 2010-08-31

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by J. H. Thorpe (Gulf Breeze, FL)

I installed floating cork flooring in one of the bedrooms over a year ago as a trial. My house is on pilings, so floor “comfort” is critical. I am in the processes of purchasing cork all the rooms (excluding kitchen and bath) now. The floor is soft (but durable), warm, and easy to maintain. Best of all, it’s pet friendly. Everyone has been impressed with the appearance.

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Dated: 2010-01-23

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by Matthew (Luxembourg, YT)

I have installed cork flooring in 2 bedrooms and my office. It is fantastic for both the office.

I did not want carpet, because mold and bacteria can easily grow inside. I did not want hardwood, as I wanted something softer, but hardwood was very nice too, it is also more expensive.

Cork turned out to be a good choice sofar. It makes the room quieter, and was very easy to install.

Not sure I would reccomend it for areas of heavy foot traffic, as it is fairly soft.

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Dated: 2009-09-14

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by Paris (Wheaton, IL)

I read the article about Cork flooring, I was wondering, can it be used on walls as well?

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Dated: 2009-01-06

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by Michael (Tigard, OR)

I am not sure how it holds up over the years, however, I saw it in a demonstration home at the Better Lviing Show in Portland last March. The show was packed and the cork flooring did seem to help absorb the sound. I spoke to the people showing it and it sounds like it is not too hard to install yourself with the proper tools.

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Dated: 2008-06-30

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by wayne | laminate flooring (Lindale, TX)

This flooring product sounds alot like the laminate flooring. The cork flooring, being that it comes in a multitude of colors, makes it a very good choice for your home. With the absorbing of sound give it a great attribute for your home.

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Dated: 2008-04-15

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by Kayla (Atlanta, GA)

I highly recommend cork flooring. We installed floating cork floors in our kitchen 3 years ago and love it. It is beautiful, easy to clean and maintain, and excellent on my knees and back. It is warm in cold weather and absorbs sound. It has “memory”, so if a very heavy object leaves a dent, it quickly returns to normal. One year ago, we installed it in half of our basement where we have exercise equipment and a work out area. The installer laid down plastic sheeting under it in case water should ever penetrate the floor. (Our basement has been waterproofed). It has made the area look very attractive and because it has “give”, it is an excellent surface to jump around on without impacting joints, etc. I reccommend using a professonal installer (we used the dealer), even though the company literature says a homeowner can install it.

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Dated: 2007-04-08

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