Why should I use shoe moulding?

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One of Heritage Hardwood Floors' trim carpenters installs shoe moulding on existing baseboards upon completion of new hardwood floors. Notice how he protects the new flooring just as we would do in our own homes.

One of Heritage Hardwood Floors’ trim carpenters installs shoe moulding on existing baseboards upon completion of new hardwood floors. Notice how he protects the new flooring just as we would do in our own homes.


Why should I use shoe moulding over the bottom edge of my baseboards?

Denise R. – St. Petersburg

That is a good question, Denise.

Variations in temperature and humidity cause wood to expand and contract. When we install hardwood flooring we always provide for this and leave a small gap between the edges of the flooring and baseboards to provide for such movement. Shoe moulding makes for a neat and easy-to-clean transition between the base and hardwood flooring, and provides a cover for that little gap and prevents dust and dirt from accumulating there. Oh, and it looks good too!

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Can hardwood be installed over concrete?

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Terry:

We purchased a home that was built in 1963 and it has concrete floors. Is it possible to have our wall-to-wall carpet removed and have wood floors installed?

Betty G.
Seminole, Fla.

Hello Betty,

Yes, it is possible. We have installed quite a few hardwood floors over concrete.

There are two real hardwood products that can be used, dependent on the condition of your concrete floors. Typically, we recommend engineered wood flooring. This type of flooring has a layer of almost any type of hardwood you desire bonded to a lower multi-ply base. Engineered hardwood flooring is available unfinished and sealed, stained and varnished in place; or it also comes prefinished in many stains and sheens.

If your concrete floors have a high moisture content or are very damaged, we would recommend first installing a vapor barrier and a plywood subflooring.

Call us for a no-cost consultation so we can check the condition of your concrete floors and review options for you.

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