Really Need Advice on Wide Plank Finishing

9 years ago

So I found a distributor that can get me wood from the same mill as Carlisle and produce a 8" Hickory plank for me. The only issue is it is an unfinished product.

Will I be happy with the result if the installer puts down an unfinished product and then sands & seals? That means the bottom and sides won't be finished and I worried about cupping.

Assume I am using a really good floor guy for install in your comments.

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User
9 years ago
For the most part, floors aren't finished on the edges or the bottom. Were you looking at a prefinished floor that was finished on the bottom and sides? Who makes it?

Regardless of where your wood comes from (despite what Carlisle would like you to believe) wide plank is problematic. Special care needs to be taken as to acclimation, subfloor moisture levels, air temperature and humidity levels and installation technique.

I prefer site finished flooring.
bigds01
Original Author
9 years ago
Carlisle says they finish on all four sides.
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User
9 years ago
I had an extremely bad experience with Carlisle where they made promises then failed to deliver on them. Get everything in writing.