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| Date | 9/17/2007 9:51:15 AM |
| Written By | LGM & Associates Technical Flooring Services |
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| Abstract | ST. LOUIS, Sept. 14 PRNewswire — The next time you're wondering if a wood floor can stand up to the foot traffic of your busy family, take a look at the floors at your local mall or favorite restaurant... |
| Article | ST. LOUIS, Sept. 14 PRNewswire — The next time you're wondering if a wood floor can stand up to the foot traffic of your busy family, take a look at the floors at your local mall or favorite restaurant. Chances are you'll see a wood floor that looks beautiful despite the constant foot traffic it receives. That's because wood floors offer one of the most durable flooring alternatives available. In general, commercial wood flooring installations are the same as residential, but because commercial settings will receive significantly more traffic, there are some issues to consider. Both solid and engineered wood flooring work well in commercial settings, but how they are installed depends on the subfloor being used. The nail down and glue down methods are the most popular for commercial installations. The glue down method can be used for both solid (if recommended by the manufacturer) and engineered products, but a wood subfloor will be necessary to do a nail down installation. Floating floors, or click systems, are not recommended for commercial settings. The profile of the wood selected should be considered as well. Beveled edge floors have a slight divot between floor boards. This can allow small bits of debris to accumulate between the floor boards, which can contribute to premature wear. Selecting a square edge floor can minimize this impact. All wood floors typically are selected based on appearance. The trend is to select a species based on its natural color, instead of using stain to achieve a particular look. This works well with commercial applications since natural finishes hide wear and scratches better than stained floors. To learn more about the many benefits of wood floors, visit the NWFA's consumer web site at www.woodfloors.org, and click on the "All About Wood Floors" link. You also can find a wood flooring professional in your area who specializes in commercial applications by visiting the "Find a Professional or Product" link. The National Wood Flooring Association is a not-for-profit trade organization of more than 4,100 wood flooring professionals working worldwide to educate consumers, architects, designers, and builders in the uses and benefits of wood flooring. The NWFA can be contacted at 111 Chesterfield Industrial Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63005, or at 800-422-4556 (USA), 800-848-8824 (Canada), or 636-519-9663 (international). |