Timber Flooring

Square edge: Also referred to as s/e boards, these flooring boards are precisely cut with their edges at perfect right angles so that they sit flush with one another. Therefore, the joints between each board are much less visible than on bevelled floorboards.

Tongue and groove: Abbreviated to T&G, this is a type of fitting system where each plank of wooden flooring has one long and one short edge. The long edge most commonly will have a tongue and one short edge with a groove. These tongues and grooves slot together for a tight and snug fit creating a secure wooden floor. 

Tongue and groove chipboard: Most commonly used in new-build properties and refurbishments thanks to their moisture-resistant properties, which help the floor remain stable over time. With the T&G fitting system, they are fast to lay and thus reduce the risk of water ingress.

FAQs

Do you nail into the tongue or groove?

You don't need to nail the toung and groove flooring together for them to stay secure but it is ideal to secure the floorboards to the underneath joist with either nails or screws.

Can tongue and groove flooring be floated?

T&G floors are not designed to be floated, unlike click-lock floating floors. Whilst many tongue and groove floors can be floated over premium underlayment with good success. This is done by gluing the tongues and grooves together with a T&G adhesive.

Does it matter which direction you lay flooring?

The standard way to lay solid timber flooring is by aligning the planks parallel to the longest wall. Apart from a few exceptions like sagging joists, this is the preferred direction to lay wood flooring because it provides an aesthetically pleasing result.

Yes, We stock flooring in all of our stores in Crawley, Cranleigh & Pulborough. If your wondering which store is near me, check here!

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