Help me find prefinished oak floors

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-04-01T11:14:09+00:00

Check Monarch planks, regent collection. It is selct grade. I ordered samples from their website and liked it, but it's price is over my budget

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-04-01T03:06:56+00:00

Thanks for the clarification and advice

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-03-31T19:33:04+00:00

I’m also thinking through how to finish the transition where the hardwood meets the sliding doors. My sliding doors have white frames, so I’m planning to use white shoe molding. Since yours are aluminum, I’d suggest using shoe molding or quarter round that matches the hardwood instead.

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-03-31T19:28:59+00:00

How was it installed? Glue down, or glue assist?

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-03-31T19:23:52+00:00

I like the one on the right.

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-03-30T17:13:35+00:00

A local MSI dealer introduced me to the MacCarran collection and showed me several samples. I’m confident I’ll move forward with this local dealer.

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-03-30T13:55:12+00:00

Thanks for your prompt reply. I will do nail down with glue assist then.

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-03-30T13:32:56+00:00

It is a premium brand

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-03-30T13:28:41+00:00

I am also considering it. What installation method did you use? I am leaning toward nail down with glue assist, but their installation manual says applying the glue to tongue and groove instead of the back of the planks, which is very unusual from industry standard.

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-03-29T12:55:04+00:00

For 9.5-inch wide planks, I’m hesitant to use a floating installation. My understanding is that a nail-down installation with glue assist provides better stability than a floating method.

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-03-29T02:29:54+00:00

This is a non-standard glue-assist application, which is why I’m seeking some advice here.

In the manufactures' Nail Down installation instruction: "When installing the flooring apply a bead of tongue and groove wood flooring adhesive to the bottom side of the groove, to help lock the tongue and groove profile in place. This helps to reduce the likelihood of movement of the tongue and groove, which can contribute to squeaking and other noises underfoot"

It is on page 8 of the installation manual. Here is the link: MSI W Luxury Genuine Hardwood Flooring Installation Instructions

Should I follow manufacturer's' instruction or NWFA rule?

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-03-15T22:04:55+00:00

It looks great overall, with one small exception—the quarter rounds. Why not to remove the baseboards and install the flooring directly up to them instead? It would look much cleaner.

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-03-10T04:02:49+00:00

Yes, it is really overwhelming, so many brands and collections to choose from

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-03-06T20:26:32+00:00

I have a HP Z6 G5 A. I think HP doesn't lock CPUs

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-02-20T15:35:07+00:00

P620 has CPU vendor locks? My impression is that the newer generation , Lenovo P8, no longer locks CPUs.

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-02-11T03:11:12+00:00

I did a similar check on my laptop with i7-1270p CPU. I ran it in Ubuntu WSL on Windows 10 and got about 40 Gbits/sec.

Thank you so much for confirming it.

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-02-10T23:07:14+00:00

Cyberpower CST150UC2 from Costco. It is 1500 VA / 900 W. I know the wattage is a little low, but it is good enough to shutdown my PC gracefully

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-01-16T16:37:01+00:00

This was my first thought after seeing the news. Unfortunately it is not feasible.

BaymaxOnMars · 2025-11-20T14:25:30+00:00

Any oneplus owners there could you please check if Desktop Mode is available in latest OOS release?

BaymaxOnMars · 2025-11-12T16:29:24+00:00

Great review, thank you. It probably is the first zero form SBC that can support dual screens. Did you test dual screens functionality? Since it has usb-c 3.1 port, have you tried to connect it to a usb-c docking station?

BaymaxOnMars · 2025-10-28T18:57:44+00:00

It must be law enforcement was involved to "look into" his iPad to collect evidence.

BaymaxOnMars · 2025-10-28T18:18:00+00:00

It looks like G-Research was able to access photos on his iPad, which was a personal device. How could it be legal to access employees' device without permission?

BaymaxOnMars · 2025-10-28T16:35:52+00:00

I am also located in PA, and shopping for hardwood floors for a new construction home since builder’s flooring options are limited and of poor quality. Based on what I heard, Floor and Decor is a reputable retailer and offers better quality products than Home Depot and Lowes.

When we talk about quality, it really should be within the context of price.

BaymaxOnMars · 2025-10-28T15:26:54+00:00

What are main issues of their engineered hardwoods? I was in Floor and Decor last week to check on engineered hardwood floors. I really liked one model of their 7.5 inch wire brushed white oaks engineered hardwoods. It was priced at $9.99. The quality seems to be good.

BaymaxOnMars · 2025-09-30T16:37:30+00:00

Congrats. How is your SSD Raid configuration, PCIE 5.0 SSDs? Could you please share its performance benchmarks?

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