Solid wood flooring: Fact sheet no. 1

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This fact sheet published by wood for good offers readers a concise overview of solid wood flooring.

The sheet covers some of the key points regarding solid wood flooring including a list of popular species, the choice of finishes available and a size specification guide for solid timber floors.

Contents:

  • Specifications
  • Specification guide for solid timber floors
  • Finishes
  • Popular species
  • Engineered floors
  • Maintenance
  • Plywood floors

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