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Has anyone ever experienced redwood flooring? I know that it is soft and will dent and mar. But if that’s OK, is there another reason not to use it? Due to the stair layout I have to think that the flooring would most resemble 5/16 inch strip flooring so top nailing is the fastening technique. Comments?
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My exp. with flooring and my exp. with redwood would suggest that it wouldn't be a good idea. The 5/16 strip aspect makes it at least 3 times a not good idea. The t & g's wouldn't hold up for five minutes I fear. It would be a shame to mill the s*&t out of a wood that some are trying to protect. Seems to me it would be a waste of time money and a good wood for other applications. Course, that's just one man's opinion. Best of luck.
*The 5/16, face nailed flooring is a left coast thing i believe. There is no T or G to it, just a 4 square 5/16 by 2" RL board. IMO redwood that thin will be too prone to split under normal traffic. Thicker flooring while prone to denting and perhaps splintering probably would feel good underfoot.Wood and tile perhaps some stone no plastic floors for me.joe d
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Has anyone ever experienced redwood flooring? I know that it is soft and will dent and mar. But if that's OK, is there another reason not to use it? Due to the stair layout I have to think that the flooring would most resemble 5/16 inch strip flooring so top nailing is the fastening technique. Comments?