Choosing Wood Flooring Plank Size

choosing wood flooring plank size

We are continuing our flooring 101 series this week and discussing one of the most critical aspects of your wood flooring design — the width of the planks. in truth, this is not just about the width of your floor, but the overall dimensions of your entire floor — widths and lengths.. Narrower 2-3-inch planks are not nearly as popular as they used to be. flooring fashion trends have shifted to favor the look and style that wider planks give. typically, the 5-8-inch range is favored, but many have opted to lay 10-inch planks in their homes. this size obviously requires quite a bit of room however.. Decide on a plank width that suits the size of the room. 5–12 inch (12.7–30.5 cm) or 12–16 inch (30.5–40.6 cm) planks look in proportion with medium or larger rooms or to evoke the colonial era. the beauty of knots or burling will show to greater effect in wider planks. narrower-width planks with lots of grain or color variation can exactly complement a smaller room but look busy in a.

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Tips to choose the best plank flooring for your home

choosing wood flooring plank size
Engineered wood flooring comes in thicknesses ranging from ⅜- to