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3/8 vs 1/2 inch thick engineered hardwood for staple down installation

10 years ago

We are trying to decide between two similar engineered 7" wide hickory hardwoods, to be stapled or nailed down over a crawlspace, throughout the house. One is 3/8" thick with 5 layers of plywood. The other is 1/2" thick with 7 layers of plywood. My instinct tells me the more layers might mean a more stable floor, but is it worth an extra $2500? The wear layers seem comparable.

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millworkman
10 years ago
How many sq ft?
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chellefnp
Original Author
10 years ago
2,400 square feet total.
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millworkman
10 years ago
$1 a sq ft I would go with the 7 ply all other things being equal. Of course this is assuming they are both quality products.
susanlynn2012
10 years ago
I learned my lesson and wish I went with the thicker engineered wood like I did in 2009 as it is more sturdy, feels better to walk on and is warmer. I had to redo my engineered wood floors due to damage from my water heater.

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