Shaw hard surface design manager sandi ownby has this to say.
3 4 vs 5 16 hardwood flooring.
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.
In the last 3 5 years 5 boards have become the new wide standard.
When looking for new hardwood floors a multitude of style options are available.
I have always bought 3 4 flooring for my projects and never really shopped for a price.
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.
The thicker the board the more it costs but the longer it will last.
But even that won t do if you want the best looking floor.
When it s time to refinish the floor you aren t going to have much left with 5 16.
Wider boards offer a larger surface which is perfect for floors with more character and knots.
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.
The insulation value of 3 4 is nearly double the 5 16.
A thin board is more likely to warp or split.
The hardwood layer on top ranges in thickness from 6 millimeters to 4 millimeters.
My question is whats the difference in 5 16 and 3 4 flooring.
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.