Floor Locking technology – Click Lock over Tongue & Groove Locking
In amongst different variations of wood species, composition and design, there is another factor that those looking for a new Wood Flooring to consider; fitting mechanisms. Generally speaking, there are two main choices that fall into this category: tongue & groove and click locking. It’s tongue and groove versus click – who comes out on top?
The more traditional method of fitting flooring is tongue and groove. A protruding edge (the tongue) fits into a perfectly-sized gap (the groove) to allow two planks to slot together. Click, however, is more prominent in modern wood flooring. A simple mechanism makes for easy DIY fitting, with two planks fitting together and ‘clicking’ in place. This ensures a secure fit and locks the flooring together for quick installation.
Let’s take a deeper look into the pros and cons of both tongue and groove and click wood flooring, and how they work when it comes to fitting.