A. Bishops HDF Commercial Flooring is versatile, durable, attractive flooring with the appearance of a hardwood floor. Although Bishops HDF Commercial Flooring looks like wood flooring, there is actually no solid wood used in its construction. Bishops HDF Commercial Floors are made up of several materials bonded together under high pressure. ALL Bishops HDF Commercial Flooring consists of a moisture resistant layer under a layer of HDF (high density fibreboard). This is topped with a high resolution photographic image of natural wood flooring. It is then finished with an extremely hard, clear industrial coating mad... [Read more...]

A. Both Bishops HDF Commercial Flooring and Bishops Hardwood Flooring can beautify a home. While hardwood is often thought to be a superior choice, there are several advantages to HDF Commercial flooring. Distinct differences between the two types of flooring often make HDF Commercial Flooring a more attractive alternative. Solid hardwood of any thickness (most is 3/8” to 3/4”) should be installed only above grade. Bishops HDF Commercial Flooring can be installed above or below gr... [Read more...]

A. There are a few types of edge joining systems used to connect Bishops HDF Commercial Floor panels together. Some HDF Commercial Flooring connections snap together by hand while others require a light tap with a mallet and a tapping block. Still others use a combination of a “snap” click edge and a “bang” or “tap” click at the end of the panels. While most of the various systems work well to secure your HDF Commercial floor, it is important to read your HDF Commercial flooring i... [Read more...]

A. HDF Commercial Flooring is an extremely versatile flooring product. It can be installed in virtually any room of your home, above or below ground, over wood or concrete. [Read more...]

A. One obvious advantage is that of price; HDF Commercial Flooring is typically half the cost of traditional hardwood flooring. Sometimes the savings are even greater, depending on the types of flooring in question. Additionally, HDF Commercial Flooring is designed to be easy to install and is generally a good choice for most do-it-yourselves, where solid hardwood requires a specific level of expertise. Installing HDF Commercial ... [Read more...]

A. There are several things to consider before you begin to install a HDF Commercial Flooring. Careful preparation before beginning will make installing your HDF Commercial floor a quick and easy process.   [Read more...]

A. The first row should be started with a full plank, the second row with a 2/3 plank and the third row with a 1/3 plank. The distance between joints from one row to the next for the remainder of the installation must be 8" or greater [Read more...]

A. To decide where to begin the layout of your floor, consider incoming light. It is usually best to install Bishops HDF Commercial Flooring with the planks running parallel to light coming in windows or glass doors. For any installation, the starting wall should be as long and straight as possible.... [Read more...]

A. In an average installation, approximately 7% to 10% of the total area to be covered will be wasted for several reasons, typically cuts, planks damaged during installation, or errors. [Read more...]

A. Because Bishops Flooring is derived from wood, it is subject to expansion caused by room temperatures and humidity levels. An expansion gap is a necessary part of any successful installation because it allows space for the expansion of the floor as it responds to these external influences of temperature and humidity. When it is exposed to warmer temperatures, or to increased humidity, all flooring planks expand outward. Leaving out the essential element of an outside gap can cause the buckling of the individual flooring planks as the planks push outward against walls or other obstacles.... [Read more...]