Floor Layout
The layout of your hardwood floors can be as simple as installing them across the width or the length of a room, laying them on a 45 degree angle, or creating intricate and special inlaid designs.
Floor Direction
Choosing which direction to install hardwood floors is often confusing for many people. The preference is to install the floor perpendicular to the front door, in other words, running the flooring front to back as you enter the home. If the front entrance is rarely used and the main focal point becomes another point of entry, it may be better to go perpendicular from this point.
The Wow Factor
Diagonal installations at a 45ยบ angle will make your home stand out in the neighborhood. It's not uncommon after finishing up a job, neighbors come by to casually snoop and they will ask themselves, "why didn't we do that?" Expect higher installation rates and material waste when installing on a diagonal.
Join in with the Joists
More modern homes have a floor joist system and a subfloor. Experts have always been aware of the effect floor joist direction can have on the performance of solid 3/4 inch hardwood floors. The preference has always been, to install perpendicular to the joists, as it provides stronger support for the floor going over top. Installing along with or parallel to the floor joist system, can lead to sagging or board separation.
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