How are hardwood floors made?

When you think of hardwood floors, you probably picture something beautiful and solid. The wood is strong, durable and has a long lifespan. 

But how exactly is it made? The process starts with choosing the right type of wood for your floor. Then, the wood goes through an extensive process before being installed in your home or business.

The wood is cut straight, and then it can be planed to a uniform thickness For hardwood floors

Once the wood has been cut to size, it can be planed to a uniform thickness. The wood is then inspected for cracks or loose pieces that need removal.

The wood is inspected for cracks or loose pieces that need removal

The wood is inspected for cracks or loose pieces that need removal. If a piece of wood has a crack, it will not be used in the flooring process because it could split apart during installation and cause problems with your new hardwood floors.

After the inspection, the pieces of lumber are cut into planks (or boards). The length of these planks can vary depending on how large or small you want your finished product to be; however, most standard sizes range between 2'x4' up to 6'x12'. 

You may also see 8'x10', 10'x12', 12'x14' and other larger options available at some stores if you want something bigger than standard dimensions or more variety.

After the inspection, the wood goes through a kiln to dry it out, making it lighter and less likely to warp as it dries

After the inspection, the wood goes through a kiln to dry it out, making it lighter and less likely to warp as it dries. The kiln drying process can take 3-7 days, depending on the size of your order and how fast you need it done! During this time, we closely monitor moisture levels so that each piece comes out exactly as we want.

Once dried, all floors are sanded by hand before being planed smoothly with hand planes or orbital sanders (depending on how smooth you want your floor). 

The surface is coated with several polyurethane varnish layers that protect against water penetration while enhancing coloration in hardwoods such as maple or oak."

After drying, it may be stained or painted in various colors

After the hardwood flooring is dried, it may be stained or painted in various colors. The wood is cut straight, and then it can be planed to a uniform thickness. It is then inspected for cracks or loose pieces that need removal.

Conclusion

Hardwood floors are an excellent choice for your home. They're durable, beautiful and easy to clean. Making hardwood floors is quite complex, but with this guide, you should better understand how it works! Contact us today.