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This Old House explains all you need to know about wood floors, including installation, replacement, maintenance, and repair, as well as information on engineered wood floors, hardwood, sustainable options, parquet, and more

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Patching Damaged Wood Floors

Replacing oak-strip flooring requires a little ingenuity—and a really sharp chisel. … more

Wood Floors Tip

"In areas like a kitchen, where you'll be standing a lot, consider a floating floor with a foam underlayment. It'll offer more cushioning underfoot than a fastened or glued-down one."
—Pat Hunt, flooring contractor

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