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Remodeling Tips for How to Install Hardwood Floors from the Pros at HGTV


One of the best home remodeling ideas you can undertake yourself is updating your home's flooring. Whether you want rustic oak hardwoods, or dark rich cherry, the pros at HGTV have all the remodeling tips to show you how to install hardwood floors.

Choosing Hardwood Floors
Installing hardwood floors is a great remodeling project because it can add value to your home, and update your home's look. The selection of solid hardwood flooring is incredibly varied, and includes pastel colors, numerous patterns and a large choice of woods. Imported woods are now easily available—although expensive—and include species like Brazilian Cherry, Afromosia, Afzelia, Amazokoue, Camaru and Ipe. Many quality pre-finished hardwoods are available now, and some include a 50-year manufacturer's warranty. One company offers a self-adhesive hardwood floor making installation a snap.

How to Install Hardwood Floors
And if you think you don't know how to install hardwood floors, it's actually a much easier remodeling project than you probably think. On HGTV's Remodeling Center, you can find everything you need to know about how to install hardwood floors. Shows like Fix it Up!, Help Around the House and Weekend Warriors have remodeling tips on everything from choosing the right floors and installing them, to stenciling and caring for them once they're installed.