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People love the look of a real wood floor. Making it a great way to boost the equity in your home, here are few tips to picking the type that's right for you. First, can you use solid wood or is engineered a better alternative? Often it depends on where it's to go? Hardwood floors are generally installed over plywood sub floors and above grade, like in living rooms and bedrooms.

Engineered floors can be installed over plywood or concrete sub floors, and above and below grade, making them the perfect anywhere floor. Hardwood is usually nailed, but engineered flooring can be nailed, glued or floated with a simple Italian groove system. Whether you install solid hardwood or an engineered floor, both offer lasting beauty that is sure to boost the value of your home.

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