Wood always wants to expand in a certain direction.
This is called cross-ply construction. Besides the classic hardwoods (like red oak, white oak, maple and ash) many manufacturers now offer exotic hardwood species from all over the World. Nail Down – Secret nails are used with a wood flooring nailer and mallet to attach the flooring to the sub floor. This is one of the reasons why many flooring mechanics, flooring retailers, and builders are pushing pre-finished hardwood floors. mannington laminate flooring Solid wooden floors are one solid piece of wood that have tongue and groove sides and come in either pre-finished or unfinished styles. In the summer months when the humidity is higher the wood will expand and the gaps will disappear. You can refinish, or recoat solid wood floors several times, which adds to their appeal and to their long life.