Loveday Hardwood Flooring Installation

Ready to increase the value of your home as well as enhance its ambiance & warmth? Your hardwood flooring project begins here. There are three basic methods of installation: nail down, glue down, and floating. Nail down installation typically in...

Ready to increase the value of your home as well as enhance its ambiance & warmth? Your hardwood flooring project begins here. There are three basic methods of installation: nail down, glue down, and floating. Nail down installation typically involves 3/4" thick hardwood installed over a conventional foundation or plywood shot down over a concrete slab. However, thickness can vary from 1/2" to 5/8" depending on the product used. Floors that are thinner such as 3/8" thickness can be stapled down. All of our installation of nail down floors includes felt paper [15lb.] which insulates the floor and serves as a moisture retarder. Felt paper also helps prevent squeaking and provides a mild cushioning effect when walking over the floor. All subfloor installation includes a moisture barrier when installed over slab. Glue down floors are glued directly to a slab and are common in pre-finished hardwood industry. An emerg