Not Hardwood Floors
Plus it stands up to heat better since engineered wood planks don t expand and contract as much as solid hardwood planks do.
Not hardwood floors. Floor buckling is the most extreme reaction to moisture in a hardwood floor. You can also use a spray and mop. Fortunately this is not a common occurrence. Hardwood does not forgive an uneven subfloor structure as well as vinyl because wood can bend over time.
While a perfectly level floor is not necessary for vinyl flooring a perfectly clean surface is. Buckling occurs when the wood flooring actually pulls up from the subfloor lifting several inches in one or more places. Make sure to wring most of the water out of the mop so it s damp. An expansion gap is necessary around the perimeter of the floor to allow the boards to swell and contract from moisture.
Installing hardwood floors can cost between 9 and 12 per square foot compared with about 3 to 5 per square foot for carpet so some homeowners opt to install hardwood floors only in some. Add style warmth and value to your home with beautiful hardwood floors from the home depot. Avoid leaving any standing water on the floor for this can damage the wood. This is especially true for prefinished.
Avoid using harsh detergents or they ll dull the surface. In general engineered wood flooring is easier to install than hardwood since you can often skip the plywood subflooring.