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Hardwood Flooring Plank Edge Styles
Hardwood flooring planks have either a beveled edge or a square edge. The depth of the beveled v-groove can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. "Eased edge" has a very shallow v-groove, not as deep as the older, solid wood floors use to have.
Beveled edges do serve a purpose. Beveled edge planks are more forgiving when installing over irregular surfaces. So you have less of a chance of one plank sticking up higher than the planks next to it, which could lead to splintering of the wood.
Beveled Edge Planks |
Beveled edge planks have a very distinctive, deep v-groove. They lend themselves more to an informal and country decor. The deep beveling helps hide sub floor irregularities that could result in variations in height between planks. |
Eased Edge Planks
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Each plank has a slight beveled edge, or shallow v-groove. Eased edge is also referred to micro-beveled. The eased edges help hide minor irregularities and uneveness beltween plank heights. |
Square Edge Planks
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The edges of all planks meet squarely creating a smooth, uniform surface that blends the wood floor together from plank to plank. The overall look of this floor gives a more contemporary flair and formal feeling to the room. |
