Hardwood Buyer's Guide
START YOUR FLOORING PROJECT WITH ALL THE
INFORMATION YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR IDEAS REALITY.
Where Can I Use Hardwood?
Versatile hardwood floors look and perform great in virtually every room of your home, with a few important exceptions.
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Bathrooms
- Solid or engineered hardwoods are not the best choice
for a full bathroom due to the frequent fluctuations in humidity and the potential for pooling water. Water
from tubs and showers can cause hardwood floors to buckle or warp.
- Solid or engineered hardwoods can be used in a half-bath, as
long as the room does not contain a bathtub or shower.
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Basement
- Engineered hardwood is the only type of hardwood flooring that is recommended for use below grade, making it an option for basements.
- In some dry regions of the country, solid hardwood can be used below grade over concrete. Check with you installer,
first.
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