Ah, the language of hardwoods. We speak it fluently at Packard Flooring but realize that most people need a little help with the translations. Following are some, perhaps, unfamiliar terms that you may encounter as you explore hardwood flooring options in depth.
Square Edges: A square edge means that there are no grooves in the floor. Planks or strips blend together, creating a focus on ,the overall floor rather than the individual boards. Typically the polished look of this treatment makes it a natural for more traditional homes.
Beveled Edges: When laid side by side, the angled edges of the beveled planks form grooves that seemingly outline each individual board. This effect, created when the edge of the board is milled at a slight angle, is most often utilized in more casual, relaxed rooms.
Micro-Beveled Or Eased Edges: The edges of each board are slightly angled during the milling process, making the outline effect around each individual board less pronounced than a beveled edge, but still apparent.
Factory-Finished Floors: Save time and headaches by purchasing wood that has been pre-finished during the manufacturing process. This eliminates on-site sanding and staining (which creates a big mess) and potential delays. Perhaps most importantly, you also get a consistent finish quality with every floor.
Strip Flooring: Strip flooring is 21/4" wide. It creates a linear effect in a room and promotes the illusion of having a larger space. This type of flooring looks great in any decor, particularly contemporary ones.
Plank Flooring: Perfect for capturing a more casual style, Packard Flooring plank flooring varies in width from 3" to 12."
Floating Wood Floors: Manufactured in large, wide, pre-assembled wood panels that make installation fast and easy. The individual boards actually "float" above the sub-floor with no direct attachment. Of course, if you prefer, they can also be glued directly to the sub-floor.
