Post by tabithasoren on Jul 16, 2012 18:39:24 GMT -5
What should I get - 3 inch or 5 inch? I like the look of the 3 inch. DH likes 5 inch and the lady at the store said 5 inch is more popular right now. Thx.
I think it depends on your house. Five inch is more popular, but I think 3 inch would look better because we have a 1980s colonial and it just seems to look more natural. It's all a matter of personal preference, though.
Is it solid hardwood or engineered or laminate? If it's solid you probably want the 3" because the wider the solid wood the more it expand and contracts with moisture and temperature. Wide plank flooring can have gaps big enough to fit a quarter in for example. They bother some people more than others.
If it's engineered or laminate it doesn't matter the width.