Hickory Flooring - Comments
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we need approximately 650 sq ft of hickory flooring. We also see many different variations of color and knots. I am looking for a company that sells pre finished flooring for approximately 3.50 - 4.00 per ft. Any ideas? thx
Jim Schad at May 11, 2008 06:03 PM
Posted by: Jim Schad at May 11, 2008 06:03 PMHi Jim, Not knowing where you are located, the best suggestion I have is to visit retailers in your area, keep notes on how much per sq. ft. hickory flooring you find that you like is priced. Remember too that many companies have internet sites, sometimes they also have a function where you can sign up to recieve newsletters, etc. Sometimes there will be 'internet only' specials with coupon codes you can use online or coupons you can print to take to the store.
Don't overlook searching the internet as well (thru Google and other search engines).
The Flooring Lady at May 12, 2008 09:54 AM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at May 12, 2008 09:54 AMI bought Anderson 3/4" solid hickory flooring in a 4" width, it is gorgeous! It has been stacked in my living room (and boxes also spread out single layer) for over two months. My installer says the flooring is defective because the planks are not all exactly 4" wide and there will be gaps. I think they are off by 1/16" too wide or too narrow. He says this will cause a laddering type of effect of gaps across the floor. Should this flooring be returned and reordered? Or is a special technique of installation needed? Don't know where to turn for advice on this. Thank you.
Barb at June 10, 2008 02:11 PM
Posted by: Barb at June 10, 2008 02:11 PMHi Barb!
I agree with the installer in thinking that the batch is defective. Here's a couple things that I can think of off the top of my head.......
* return that batch and hope the next one is consistant, and start the acclimating process all over :~/ * line up the boards and lay them together in a line; each row may differ in width, but that could be ok. AND, your installer can save the odd-sized leftovers for the outside edges where he can rip them to fit the space.
So......yes, this lot of board is defective, but what does your installer think he should/could do? Are all of the boards the same amount off?? If so, then what's the problem with laying them as they are? The only thing I can think of is if the tongue is too long for the groove then there will be gaps - IF it's tongue & groove flooring, which I'm guessing it is! In that case, then yes, it should all go back and whatever company (including the manufacturer here too) you bought the flooring from should be bending over backwards to make it right.......... and then some.
*sigh* I hope how I'm writing this makes sense to you, if not -- holler at me and I'll try to rephrase it so that what I'm saying comes across correctly ....... ;o)
The Flooring Lady at June 10, 2008 04:51 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at June 10, 2008 04:51 PMThe board widths are different, some are 4" some 3 15/16" some 4 1/16". I guess my thinking was that the boards would always be a different width slightly because of humidity affecting each board differently. But then also how would you install it if they are different without large gaps adding up across floor.
Barb at June 10, 2008 05:58 PM
Posted by: Barb at June 10, 2008 05:58 PMEwww..........no, that's not going to work. Sounds like maybe some were left out in the cold or something before they ever got to your house. It's hard to tell what they were exposed to before they got to you. I don't know if your installer purchased them or if you did, but they need to be returned. Make sure the new ones are the same width.
The Flooring Lady at June 10, 2008 10:13 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at June 10, 2008 10:13 PMHi, I have hickory 3/4 inch by 4 in wide and would like to know the best way to clean it. It is sealed only, no wax coating. It is OK to use something like the Hoover wood and tile cleaner?
Marie at June 15, 2008 10:27 PM
Posted by: Marie at June 15, 2008 10:27 PMHi Marie, I'm not sure because I don't know what kind of ingredients are in Hoover's Wood & Tile cleaner. There should be a phone number on the bottle - it would be best to hear what they say just to make sure.
The Flooring Lady at June 15, 2008 10:42 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at June 15, 2008 10:42 PMHi, I have just purchased 675 sq.Ft. of unfinished hickory flooring. I am having a hard time trying to decide what color of stain or finish to use. I have an 1880 Log Home. The logs are square. The flooring will be installed in the living room, dinning room & office. Can you please help me. I want it to look warm & rustic.
Thanks. Bonnie from Canada
Bonnie at June 17, 2008 10:04 AM
Posted by: Bonnie at June 17, 2008 10:04 AM
Hi Bonnie!
Colors to use to create a warm finish are any with golden, orange or reddish tones. Since I can't see the color of the logs it's rather difficult for me to help much. :~( What I would do is go shopping! ;~) Seriously, pick out a few stains that you think you like, buy the smallest container of each (some brands even have samples!) and apply it to a piece of the hickory - the company you brought it from may even have a sample of your hickory flooring that you can buy to do this so that you don't have to waste a piece of your own. Just make sure that you use the same procedure that you're going to use on your floor to see the final result. It sounds like a bit of work I know, but it's better to try it out now than experiment on your floor after you get it down.
Good luck - it sounds like it's going to be a beautiful addition to your home!
The Flooring Lady at June 17, 2008 11:17 AM
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