Tongue and Groove Flooring. Solid wood flooring is fabricated from 3/4″ thick solid wood and has tongue and groove sides to join the boards. Some manufacturers make a thinner version that is 5/16″ thick. The main advantage of solid wood flooring is its ability to be resanded and refinished over many years. It is not uncommon for solid wood floors to last 50 years or more.These floors come unfinished or prefinished and in almost any wood species you can imagine.The main issue to consider with these floors is because they are solid wood, they are susceptible to expansion and contraction due to humidity changes in the home. To accommodate this movement, these floors are installed with a 5/8″ to 3/4″ gap around the perimeter of the floor along the wall and the gap is covered up by the baseboard and shoe molding. Also, 3/4″ thick floors should not be installed in a below grade condition such as a basement, however, the thinner 5/16″ wood floors may be used in that application. When installing a solid wood floor over new or recently washed concrete, be sure the manufacturer’s recommendations on limits of moisture in the concrete are followed. Prefinished solid wood floors often come with slightly beveled top edges where the tongue and groove meet. Unfinished wood floors that are sanded, stained and finished on the job site will have smooth seamless joints.

For easy installation and a luxurious finish, vinyl plank flooring is perfect. Our vinyl flooring features click lock to make putting it in place a breeze. Vinyl flooring includes easy installation thanks to the click lock or our glue down options. Perfect for do-it-yourself projects. Don’t worry about any slips or falls because this vinyl plank flooring is anti-slip and environmentally responsible, while giving the elegant look and texture of real wood. The luxury vinyl flooring has a commercial grade wear layer, so it can withstand the everyday wear and tear, dirt and grime that every floor is exposed to. It is very sturdy, easy to clean and there are many appearances to choose from. Made from 100% virgin vinyl and waterproof material. Once rarely installed except as a type of economy flooring, vinyl flooring has gone big-time and is now a staple in so many homes, especially basements. It looks better, performs better, and feels better underfoot than ever before. It’s even being found as a type of premium flooring in high-end homes.

For active households, it is second only to ceramic for durability. It is resistant to scratches, dents and staining. In other words, it’s able to stand up to abuse from both kids and pets.”