Edge Detail

When considering what type of wood flooring you would like in your home, the decision you make goes beyond whether you would like click wood flooring, solid wood flooring or engineered wood flooring. You also to have to consider elements like the edge detail.

It is elements of wood flooring like the edge detail that adds the finishing touches to your individual rooms. It may seem like a small part of the flooring but you would be surprised at how much of a difference it makes to the overall look. It certainly gives any room a unique quality!

The information below will give you a quick guide to the edge detail of wood flooring to help you to decide what type you want in your home:

Square Edge

This type of wood flooring edge detail is literally square so that the individual boards fit against each other perfectly. This is a more traditional look and is the one most people opt for because it is easier to clean.

Micro Bevel Edge/V Groove

Wood flooring with a micro bevel edge appears to give each board a little definition because the edges of the board are slightly rounded. It looks slightly different and feels that way underfoot too but it gives the flooring a classy finish.

Full Bevel Edge/V Groove

Instead of a slight rounding to the top edge of the board, a full bevel is more defined along the edge so that the joints between wood flooring boards are more pronounced both visually and in terms of the feel. This adds more depth, dimension and a specific but unique look.