Strip Flooring

Strip flooring is the most common wood flooring found in homes. It is composed of narrow tongue and groove boards laid in random lengths. The most commonly used strip flooring for finishing in place is ¾ inch thick, with a face width 2 ¼ inches. This is suitable for most residential use. Thinner strips (5/16, 3/8, and ½ inch) can be used if there is a height restriction for the new floor. Strip flooring is usually end-matched, with a tongue at one end and a groove at the other end of each piece. The boards also have a groove on the back to give the floor resiliency and to make it easier to lay boards over minor subfloor irregularities.