Installing Wide Plank Flooring | This Old House

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Wide plank flooring is all the rage these days. Its aesthetic is a natural feature in older homes. But wide plank flooring isn’t without its flaws. It is expensive, can vary widely in quality from box to box, and is susceptible to seasonal movement that can lead to unsightly gaps and cupping if not installed properly. Flooring contractor Larry Thompson exalts the virtues of a relatively new breed of wide plank flooring: engineered hardwood. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Installer: Thompson Flooring, Schuylerville, NY Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Want weekly tips, project guides, and behind-the-scenes content from the TOH crew? Sign up for our free newsletter here: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pages/newsletters Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pages/streaming-app About This Old House TV: This Old House is America’s first and most trusted home improvement show. Each season, we renovate two different historic homes—one step at a time—featuring quality craftsmanship and the latest in modern technology. We demystify home improvement and provide ideas and information so, whether you are doing it yourself or hiring out contractors, you’ll know the right way to do things or the questi

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