When it comes to choosing a floor, many people usually look at well-known types such as laminate flooring or hardwood flooring, a type which is usually attached to the floor beneath it.
However, there is a type that has great benefits, mainly because they can be installed in almost any situation, and that includes the basement.
This type is known as the floating wood floor, a hardwood floor which is installed by gluing the planks together rather than attaching them to the material beneath.
This makes them into a very versatile type of flooring that can be used in many different places in the house, while also giving a great appearance.
These types can be installed in places where there is high humidity, and the actual floor itself will not be affected.
They can be laid on top of ceramic or vinyl, and in places where a traditional material, especially one made of hardwood, would soon become distorted and cracked.
The way that you install a floating floor is different to the way that an engineered or a laminate is installed.
The plants are made with tongue and groove fittings, and will be fitted together using glue and laid on top of a foam padding.
The top layer is usually made of hardwood, which gives a nice genuine wood appearance, while the internal material is usually made of plywood or some synthetic material.
In more recent times the installation has become even easier due to the fact that many of these floors can now be laid without the use of glue completely.
In short, a floating wood floor can give the excellent looks of a hardwood style but yet with the ease of installation of laminate types, so giving the homeowner the best of both worlds.
The other great advantage is that, due to the fact that the surface can be traditional hardwood, they can be refinished many times, and therefore can keep their looks for many years.
And for those homeowners looking for a floor that can be fitted in many different situations, this can be a great option.