While narrow floor boards can be more appropriate for a more refined wood essence and appearance.
3 4 vs 5 16 hardwood flooring.
I found some bellawood 5 16 flooring that will save me around 2.
When it s time to refinish the floor you aren t going to have much left with 5 16.
Shaw hard surface design manager sandi ownby has this to say.
Engineered wood flooring comes in thicknesses ranging from to inch and from 3 to 10 inches wide.
The thicker the board the more it costs but the longer it will last.
5 8 inch 15 88 mm 3 4 inch 19 mm 7 8 inch 22 23 mm the best and most common thickness of solid hardwood is 3 4 inch 19 mm.
I know that it will take a different nailer and some smaller staples.
Classic narrow strip floors of 2 1 4 and 3 1 4 are as popular today as they were when your grandparents built their home.
When looking for new hardwood floors a multitude of style options are available.
If you want an authentic rustic look or an upscale modern feel even wider planks will elevate the overall value and aesthetic of your room.
If you re shopping for solid hardwood floors you ll find three thicknesses of boards.
My question is whats the difference in 5 16 and 3 4 flooring.
In the last 3 5 years 5 boards have become the new wide standard.
The insulation value of 3 4 is nearly double the 5 16.
Recently we ve seen growing interest for board widths of 4 5 or even 7 inches wide which have become very popular with contemporary style decor.
The hardwood layer on top ranges in thickness from 6 millimeters to 4 millimeters.
I have always bought 3 4 flooring for my projects and never really shopped for a price.