Kingston Hill Victorian

Solid hardwood boards are milled from a single piece of wood and are typically 3/4" thick, although some come in 5/16" thickness. These boards can be installed only on or above the ground. Solid hardwood should not be installed below the ground level, such as in a basement or walk-out basement, because it can react strongly to moisture or high humidity. One of the major benefits of solid hardwood is that it can be sanded or refinished more than once. It must be installed using nails, staples, or glue.

Engineered hardwood floors are made up of layers (plies) of real wood that are adhered together to make the board more structurally stable than solid hardwood. The feasibility of sanding and refinishing engineered hardwood depends on the thickness of the top layer of wood and can be determined from the warranty for your floor. One of the benefits of engineered hardwood is that it can be installed on any level, even in basements, and typically has multiple choices for installation, such as floating, gluing, or nailing/stapling down.

Due to the sophisticated finishing systems used on our products, they can be installed in high traffic areas. In addition, we always recommend walk-off mats at doorways and pivot points such as kitchen sinks, refrigerators, etc.

Our hardwood is available in these widths:

• Strip Flooring (2.25" wide x varying length)
• Plank Flooring (3" wide or more x varying length)
• Wide Plank (5" and wider)

Yes, there is a natural variation in hardwood. Some species show more variation than others. Select a hardwood flooring product and click through to the item detail page to view the plank-to-plank color variation for your flooring choice.

Solid and engineered hardwood floor are a great choice for most rooms in your house, but are not recommended for rooms that are moisture prone such as bathrooms, laundry rooms and mudrooms. Solid hardwood should also not be installed in a basement. In basements, engineered hardwood is a better option.

Edge shapes are the finishing detail on the top edges and ends of hardwood planks. Different edge styles produce other visual effects. We offer:

• Square edges – smooth, seamless appearance
• Micro edges – subtle distinction between planks
• Beveled edges – distinct grooves between planks for a casual, rustic appearance
• Micro-beveled (eased) edges – features a mini-bevel about half the depth of a beveled edge
• Scraped edges – beveled edge with a texture that matches scraped flooring
• Pillowed edges – softly contoured, more rounded