10 Things To Do When Laying a Wooden Floor
- Never install a solid wood floor in conservatory unless very special circumstance are met, ask for details.
- Only ever install engineered wood floors in conservatories with a primary heating source or under floor heating fitted.
- Always fit a moisture barrier.
- Always measure the humidity / temp moisture levels before acclimatisation starts.
- Always fit solid wood floors to wood sub floors.
- If there is not a wooden sub floor and you want a solid wood floor then install battens or plywood sheet.
- A good fitter will space the planks out properly.
- A good fitter will work out of two or three boxes dependant on the sizes, to make sure the floor is well balanced in terms of texture and colour.
- A good wood sales person will explain best practice for cleaning, and maintenance.
- A good company will give long guarantees on fitting as well as the product.
For more information on Installing Wooden Floors please look at our information below
Installing a Solid Wood Floor
Installing Hardwood Flooring & Solid Wood onto Stairs