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1x6 vs 1x8

A builder told me that he would not use 1x8 hardwood flooring because of it's tendency to cup. He only uses 1x6 as his maximum width. I like the look of 1x8 better than 1x6. Am I asking for trouble if I go with 1x8?

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Permalink Reply by Raymond Wengerd on May 9, 2012 at 8:41pm

The only way you could use 8" is if you cut about 3 or 4 v groves in the back side to help minimize the cupping. But even then, I would recommend face nailing or pegging.

I tend to agree with your builder that 6" is wide enough, unless you can find an engineered flooring that wide.

Ray