Shaw hard surface design manager sandi ownby has this to say.
3 4 vs 5 16 hardwood flooring.
The hardwood layer on top ranges in thickness from 6 millimeters to 4 millimeters.
Wider boards offer a larger surface which is perfect for floors with more character and knots.
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.
A thin board is more likely to warp or split.
While narrow floor boards can be more appropriate for a more refined wood essence and appearance.
My question is whats the difference in 5 16 and 3 4 flooring.
When it s time to refinish the floor you aren t going to have much left with 5 16.
5 8 inch 15 88 mm 3 4 inch 19 mm 7 8 inch 22 23 mm the best and most common thickness of solid hardwood is 3 4 inch 19 mm.
Engineered wood flooring comes in thicknesses ranging from to inch and from 3 to 10 inches wide.
In the last 3 5 years 5 boards have become the new wide standard.
If you re shopping for solid hardwood floors you ll find three thicknesses of boards.
I found some bellawood 5 16 flooring that will save me around 2.
But even that won t do if you want the best looking floor.
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.
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.
The insulation value of 3 4 is nearly double the 5 16.