HARDWOOD FLOORING PROBLEM ROOMS

If you are thinking about installing solid hardwood Floors in your House there are a Couple of considerations That You must bear in mind Prior to installation:
In some instances it Might Not Be a Good Idea to fit solid hardwood floors in areas such as:

Conservatory

Hardwood flooring can be installed in some conservatories, but checks must be made prior to installation the difference in temperatures between night and day and at various times of the year will not have a negative effect on the construction of the floor covering. Solid Hardwood flooring will expand and contract in different temperature and humidity conditions, we'd recommend using engineered hardwood flooring or laminate flooring.

Bathrooms

Solid Hardwood flooring shouldn't be installed in a bathroom because of the damp atmosphere. If water penetrates the wood surface that the ground may swell or perhaps split. There are options that can be used in these kinds of rooms which still provide you the exact same visual effect of pure wood such as engineered hardwood flooring.

Near heat sources

In case you've got underfloor heating you need to use a type of wooden flooring that's compatible with the anticipated change in temperature. Engineered wood flooring is generally more stable than solid hardwood floors in all situations. If you are installing solid wood flooring over heating or adjacent to other heat sources you should also remember that the fluctuations in heat can have an influence on the dimensional stability of the floor substrate.

If you're unsure it's well worth asking our hardwood flooring fitting experts.