Maintenance is easy for a pre finished hardwood floor keep grit off of the surface by sweeping regularly and use a flooring cleaning kit alcohol based and spray on and wipe off with a damp cloth.
Diy hardwood floor installation.
Solid wood floors should not be installed in basements or below grade.
The type of installation you choose will depend on your subfloor budget lifestyle and the type of wood flooring you select.
Learn how to install your own hardwood floors with do it yourself tips ideas and projects for hardwood floors from the experts at diy network.
They are available in 3 4 inch thickness as well as low profile styles that are 5 16 to 5 8 inch thick which are a good or installing over existing flooring.
Plus you ll be saving the 2 to 8 per square foot cost of professional installation.
First you ll be putting in a flooring that s unmatched for warmth and natural beauty.
Hardwood floors also help cut down on dust mites.
If you re getting ready to install hardwood floors yourself good for you.