Hickory s density does make it challenging to install.
How to install solid hickory flooring.
Use the traditional underlayment aquabay b and lay the hickory ontop of that.
Engineered hickory flooring is made from plywood that is covered in a thin layer of real hickory wood on top.
The hardness makes cutting and sanding a bit challenging and the dense grain further complicates staining and finishing efforts.
Nail down with 2 16 gauge every six.
Solid hardwood flooring is made entirely from solid pieces of hickory wood that have been cut into thicknesses between 5 16 and 3 4 inch.
Like most wood flooring hickory is sold in both solid and engineered forms.
Solid unfinished hickory flooring s pros may be exceeded by its cons for anyone other than hardwood flooring professionals.
For instance solid hardwood flooring is typically nailed down during installation while tongue and groove engineered flooring is usually clicked together or completely glued down.
The type of installation you choose will depend on your subfloor budget lifestyle and the type of wood flooring you select.
Do not use an underlayment clean the sub floor and apply an urethan glue lines tube on the bottom of every board.