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Installing Hardwood Floors: To Glue or To Nail?

When it comes to installing hardwood floors, a common question we get is if they’ll be glued or nailed. Generally, we only glue solid hardwood flooring if the planks are 5 inches or wider, and for planks less than 5 inches wide we nail or staple. However, there are a lot