I. Prefinished hardwood flooring has a bevel or fine micro-bevel on the ends and along the long sides of all planks with up to 10 coats of aluminum oxide finish. The unfinished floors are produced with square edges and must be completely sanded and finished on site.
II. Prefinished hardwood flooring can be used immediately after installation, with no additional applications of finish necessary and typically have a finish-wear warranty of 25 to 35 years, depending on manufacturer.
III. Unfinished hardwood is ideal for clients demanding a custom stain colour, it will have no micro-bevel edges or ends but it will have to have the finish refreshed every 3-5 years.

All hardwood floors are dried to a moisture content of between 6 and 9 percent at the time of manufacturing. Hardwood floors will naturally expand and contract with fluctuations in temperature and humidity. However, according to manufacturer’s instructions and National Wood Flooring Association Guidelines, hardwood floors perform best when they are within a temperature/humidity range of between 60 and 80F and 35-65%. Inside this range, hardwood flooring is in equilibrium where expansion and contraction are reduced to their minimum.

I. The Quarter Round molding is used to hide the expansion gap left around walls during installation.
II. The T molding is used as a threshold in doorways or as a transition strip where the hardwood flooring meets floor or carpet of similar height. T moldings can also be used to change the direction in which the floor is laid.
III. The Reducer molding is used as a transition from the height of the sub-floor to the height of the hardwood floor.
IV. The Stairnose molding is used to cover the front edge of a stair tread or step. If used on a stair, flooring is installed behind the Stairnose to cover the horizontal part (the tread) of the stair.

Vinyl is a specific type of plastic. Vinyl flooring is a product made by layering different materials, including vinyl. The most common type of vinyl floor consists of 4 layers: a felt, fiberglass or vinyl backing; a core layer; a decorative layer with the flooring pattern; and a final “wear layer” on top that protects the flooring from scratches and scuffs.

Vinyl flooring can be installed in any room in the house, including rooms at, above or below grade (ground level). It can also be installed over almost any type of subfloor (concrete, wood, vinyl), as long as the subfloor is smooth and level. If the subfloor has imperfections, they may show through the vinyl.

Yes, most luxury vinyl is compatible with electric heat.