Wider boards offer a larger surface which is perfect for floors with more character and knots.
3 4 vs 5 16 hardwood flooring.
I know that it will take a different nailer and some smaller staples.
While narrow floor boards can be more appropriate for a more refined wood essence and appearance.
I have always bought 3 4 flooring for my projects and never really shopped for a price.
Recently we ve seen growing interest for board widths of 4 5 or even 7 inches wide which have become very popular with contemporary style decor.
But even that won t do if you want the best looking floor.
Classic narrow strip floors of 2 1 4 and 3 1 4 are as popular today as they were when your grandparents built their home.
If you re shopping for solid hardwood floors you ll find three thicknesses of boards.
If you want an authentic rustic look or an upscale modern feel even wider planks will elevate the overall value and aesthetic of your room.
The hardwood layer on top ranges in thickness from 6 millimeters to 4 millimeters.
A thin board is more likely to warp or split.
When it s time to refinish the floor you aren t going to have much left with 5 16.
Engineered wood flooring comes in thicknesses ranging from to inch and from 3 to 10 inches wide.
When looking for new hardwood floors a multitude of style options are available.
The thicker the board the more it costs but the longer it will last.
In the last 3 5 years 5 boards have become the new wide standard.
I found some bellawood 5 16 flooring that will save me around 2.
5 8 inch 15 88 mm 3 4 inch 19 mm 7 8 inch 22 23 mm the best and most common thickness of solid hardwood is 3 4 inch 19 mm.