Exotic Hardwood

Looking for the latest and most stylish exotic wood floors? Look no further. Here you will find Tigerwood, Brazilian Cherry, African Mahogany, Brazilian Teak, Ipe, Merbau and more. A total of fourteen exotic species in all in a wide range of colors available in your choice of either engineered or solid construction. This collection also features a choice of wide width planks (from 3-5/8” to 4-3/4”) for a more dramatic look. All these floors come in random lengths, meaning each package contains planks of varying lengths, for a less repetitive look.

Hardwood flooring can be installed succesfully over a slab

which is on-grade or above grade. Below-grade installations are not recommended. The slab must be constructed properly (flat, dry and level with a trowel finish.). The slab must be sound, level, and free of grease, oil stains and dust. Grind off any high spots and fill low spots. Prepare the slab by sweeping it clean. To be absolutely certain moisture does not reach the finished floor, a vapor barrier must be used on top of the slab. Where this is placed will depend on the type of system used.

1.  Plywood-On-Slab System: Cover the entire slab with 4-mil or heavier polyethylene film overlapping edges 4-60 and allowing enough to extend under the baseboard on all sides. This system uses 3/4" or 1/2" or thicker sheating grade exterior plywood as the subfloor. Stagger plywood and joints every 4 by cutting the first sheet of every other run. Loose lay plywood panels over entire floor. Leave 3/4" space at all wall lines and 1/4" to 1/2" between panels. Cut plywood to fit within 1/8" near and around door jambs and other obstructions where finish trim will not be used. Fasten the plywood with a powder-actuated concrete nailer or hammer-driven concrete nails. Be sure to flatten out the plywood and fasten securely. Starting at the center of the panel and working toward the edges, use at least nine nails per panel.
2. Screed Systems: This system uses flat, dry 2x4 screeds (sometimes called sleepers) of random lengths from 18" to 48", as a nailing base.