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Re: Solid Wood Floor DilemmaFrom: info@builderswebsource.com
Category: Flooring
Remote Name: 63.198.181.43
Date: 17 Nov 2002
Time: 01:04 AM
CommentsThe direction you lay hardwood flooring depends usually on the visual appearance you're after, based on the room dimensions. Since you have plywood (and linoleum) over the joists, this should have little impact on the direction of the hardwood floors. Laying the flooring perpendicular or at a 45-degree angle to the joists is most important when the flooring is directly attached to the joists, as it sometimes is in older homes. Plywood, when properly installed, acts as a solid diaphram that helps to stabilize the substructure. Furthermore, the linoleum acts as an isolation membrane, further isolating the joists from the hardwood. So long as you like the work and the look of the direction of the flooring, you should not experience any major cracking. Of course, moisture changes can impact this regardless. That's why it's always important to allow the wood to stabilize its moisture content inside the structure prior to installation. This will help to ensure tight seams. Always use at least 3 coats of a premium quality polyurthane according to your sheen preference. Usually a semi-gloss or satin finish provides the best balance of shine and slip-resistance. Builders Websource.
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