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Show PACE 8 The Times-Independe- Extra! nt November 15-2- 1 , 2001 What to ask when choosing a hardwood floor With a dizzying array of colors, patterns, species and prices, choosing the right hardwood floor for your home ran be a daunting task. When visiting your flooring retailer, the experts recommend asking the following questions: How is this flooring constructed? Solid hardwood flooring is manufactured in varying thickness milled directly from the source hardwood. Solid hardwood floors can be bought unfinished and factory floors are finished. Factory-finishewhich creates a often stronger, more durable finish than site finishes. Factory finished floors are typically less messy and faster to install. d UV-cure- Engineered hardwood floors consist of cross-pllayers of wood glued together under tremendous heat and pressure. It is then stained and finished. Some engineered floors are injected with liquid acrylics to make the product up to 3 times as hard as the species, utilized in commercial applications y non-treate- d available but residentially. Manufacturers are also treating engineered floors with a distressing process for a more antique look. Engineered floors are very durable and more stable than solid hardwood flooring, and they can often be refinished a number of times if necessary. Strip flooring is typically defined as flooring that is 2 14" wide, the most traditional look. Planks are typically 3" or wider. Because they are more stable, engineered floors are often available in much wider widths than solid hardwoods, up to 7 inches or more. Edge and end treatments vary as well. Square edges create a uniform, almost seamless look. Treated edges are used in more casual settings to emphasize each individual strip or plank. Treated edges range from a very shallow edge to a deeply beveled edge. Where can I install this floor? Solid hardwood floors must be nailed or stapled to a wood subfloor and Hardwoods are not recommended for moisture-pronor high humidity areas like full bathrooms. What is the grade? Solid and engineered hardwood floors are graded to consider natural character marks including knots and mineral streaks. Your personal preferences will determine the amount of character you want to see in your floor. The length and breadth of the warranty coverage usually indicates a higher grade of wood. In general, manufacturers use the ratings as a classification system. Good floors usually contain more natural characteristics, while best floors are more selective in allowing e character What styles are available? marks. Wliat species Rim Village: Own a home where you play! will achieve the look I want? Consider the characteristics of the species. 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