Editing Floor (section)

== Problems with floors ==
Wood floors, particularly older ones, will tend to 'squeak' in certain places. This is caused by the wood rubbing against other wood, usually at a [[Joint (building)|joint]] of the subfloor. Firmly securing the pieces to each other with [[screw]]s or [[nail (fastener)|nails]] may reduce this problem.

[[Floor vibration]] is a problem with floors. Wood floors tend to pass sound, particularly heavy footsteps and low [[Low-frequency effect|bass frequencies]]. [[Floating floor]]s can reduce this problem. Concrete floors are usually so massive they do not have this problem, but they are also much more expensive to construct and must meet more stringent building requirements due to their weight.

Floors with a chemical sealer, like stained concrete or epoxy finishes, usually have a slick finish presenting a potential slip and fall hazard, however there are anti skid additives and coatings which can help mitigate this and provide increased traction. Reliable, science-backed [[floor slip resistance testing]] can help floor owners and designers determine if their floor is too slippery, or allow them to choose an appropriate flooring for the intended purpose before installation.

The flooring may need protection sometimes. A [[gym floor cover]] can be used to reduce the need to satisfy incompatible requirements.