Refinish Wood Floor, Wood Floor Care and Restoration
Wood Floor
Installation and Finishing Procedures
Installing and finishing of wood floor
products is a detailed and pain staking project for the
do-it-yourselfer (DIY). It's rewards are the enjoyment of
the enduring beauty a wood floor gives to any room setting.
It is highly recommended you use a qualified professional
wood floor contractor . The
following links provide information that is generally
accepted in the trade and have incorporated many years of
experience. A successful installation depends upon the
installer and close attention to details before, & during
the actual installation process. The information provided
here is true for most hardwood floorings, however they
DO NOT
represent foolproof instructions and individual applications
vary from job site to job site. ALWAYS read and follow
manufacturers instructions. Wood Floors Online AND Wood
Floors International, Inc., assumes NO risk or liability for
these procedures or their use. Knowing the terms used will help you understand the
how's & what's about wood floor installation. Take a few
minutes to check out some other related links to help you
understand these procedures more fully. If in doubt or
questions arise contact technical assistance at:
Floated:
engineered
Glued:
engineered, solids of
the proper thickness 
Nailed/Stapled:
engineered or solids 
