Thread: Installing previously installed (reclaimed) wood floors
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Old 03-22-2008, 11:05 PM
TMAllison TMAllison is offline
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FWIW - With the exception of the kitchen and baths, my home is wall to wall 2" oak that is 3/8" thick. It is not T&G. Its face nailed with a 5/8" spacing in an 8" perpendicular grid. It was filled, sanded and finished in place. There is no measurable lippage with change in seasons. Its been down 40 yrs; it was refinished 18 yrs ago. Looks great, is kid friendly and is very durable. Not as warm in the winter as carpet or as quiet.

I expect warping/lippage would very based upon species and widths used.
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