Shaw hard surface design manager sandi ownby has this to say.
3 4 vs 5 16 hardwood flooring.
The insulation value of 3 4 is nearly double the 5 16.
If you re shopping for solid hardwood floors you ll find three thicknesses of boards.
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.
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.
I have always bought 3 4 flooring for my projects and never really shopped for a price.
My question is whats the difference in 5 16 and 3 4 flooring.
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.
Wider boards offer a larger surface which is perfect for floors with more character and knots.
Recently we ve seen growing interest for board widths of 4 5 or even 7 inches wide which have become very popular with contemporary style decor.
The hardwood layer on top ranges in thickness from 6 millimeters to 4 millimeters.
When looking for new hardwood floors a multitude of style options are available.
The thicker the board the more it costs but the longer it will last.
When it s time to refinish the floor you aren t going to have much left with 5 16.
In the last 3 5 years 5 boards have become the new wide standard.
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.