Solid hardwood floors are the most shed ones. Precisely, it usually is made from ¾ inches thick and 2 ¼’’, 3 ¼’’ or 4 ¼’’ wide pieces. The pieces are entirely made of the wood specie chosen by the customer.
Solid hardwood floors can be nailed or stapled on a subfloor. We usually see that type of flooring in houses.
Solid hardwood floors' finish may vary depending of your tastes and your needs. Pre-varnished floors offer a mat, semi-glossy or glossy finish. Manufacturers usually use an aluminum oxyde based finish, which increases the floor’s lifespan.
Solid hardwood flooring can, as well, be bought unfinished and, then, be finished when installed. Multiple solutions exist, and more informations are available in the « Floor Finish » section.