Did you know... most hardwood floor failures are caused by:

• Poor site preparation
• Inadequate sub-floor leveling
• Lack of installer experience

This is why our installation process emphasizes a top-quality site preparation, and we use only highly trained installers.

WC Floors offers professional hardwood flooring installation that emphasizes on proper job site preparation and cleanliness. We check and double check the installation conditions with moisture meters and tools as need to ensure a proper install. We will provide recommendations for which installation method will be used. Our highly trained installers are certified by the NWFA to install both unfinished hardwood floors and prefinished hardwood floors.

Our Professional installers are Certified

Our hardwood flooring installation professionals are not subcontractors. They are all WC Floors employees who are fully trained in all types of applications and finishes. The skill and know-how of our installers ensures a quality installation and custom finish that'll last a lifetime. It also guarantees that your floor will be completed on schedule, with the attention to detail you expect.

Installation methods

Nail Down - Typically used with the 3/4" solid products, however there are adapters available for thinner flooring sizes as well. 1-1/4 - 2" nailing cleats are used with a wood flooring nailed and mallet to attach the flooring to the sub-floor. Solid Strip floors or Plank floors can only be installed on wooden sub- floors or sleepers on or above grade.

Glue Down - The recommended mastic or adhesive is spread on with the proper sized trowel to adhere the wood flooring to the sub-floor. It is not recommended to glue down 3/4" solid. Some types of hardwood flooring may be adhered directly to:

• Concrete
• Sound Barriers
• Plywood Subfloor
• Radiant Heating

Glue-down application requires a skilled installer and meticulous site preparation. The strength of your floor depends on the quality of the glue used. WC Floors only uses proven, quality adhesives to ensure the bond remains strong into the future

Laminate - This product is not real hardwood but is being used increasingly to obtain the look and feel of a hardwood floor. Laminate flooring is the newest entry in the flooring business. It is usually made from medium or high-density fiberboard (fine grain particle board) with a photo reproduction of hardwood or other material covered by a tough plastic top layer. These floors offer excellent scratch and wear resistance but contrary to many people's conceptions they are not indestructible.

See also: Hardwood floor refinishing.

Please contact us; we can help you more about your hardwood flooring installation.

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