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Tongue and groove is a method of fitting similar objects together, edge to edge, used mainly with wood, in flooring, parquetry, panelling, and similar constructions. Tongue and groove joints allow two flat pieces to be joined strongly together to make a single flat surface.
Tongue and groove wood is a type of wood that is joined together using a system of interlocking projections and indentations. The projections, or “tongues,” on one piece of wood fit into the indentations, or “grooves,” on another piece of wood.
What Is a Tongue and Groove Joint? A tongue and groove joinery attaches two timber pieces at the edges to create a wider panel. One side uses a slot that runs down the wood’s length, while the other uses an extension to fit into that area.
Welcome to our ultimate guide to tongue and groove boards for ceiling, flooring and walls. Tongue and groove boards are a wooden planking system that joins and adjacent board by interlocking the ridges and grooves built into the sides of the pieces. This method gives a great deal of support in any application and makes for a more solid structure.
Tongue-and-groove flooring is a system in which planks have a protruding “tongue” on one edge and a corresponding “groove” on the opposite edge. This design allows the boards to interlock easily, creating a tight seal and a smooth surface with minimal installation work required.
Thinking About Installing Tongue and Groove Flooring? Here’s What You Need to Know. Find out why this smooth, uniform type of flooring has become more popular than its nailed-in predecessors,...
Tongue and groove flooring is wood flooring that's quite durable and easy to install because the floorboards are all fitted with a protruding (tongue) and concave (groove) parts that fit together like puzzle pieces. All four sides of the floorboards have tongues and grooves.
A tongue-and-groove joint is an edge joint with a mechanical interlock. The edge of one board has a groove. A matching tongue is formed on the edge of the mating board. The tongue goes into the groove, and the boards are joined.
When joining two matched boards into one, a tongue and groove joint is much stronger than a simple butt joint. The tongue and groove joint can be easily created using a router with a matched set of router bits, or on a table saw using a stacked dado blade set.
Tongue-and-groove plywood is an engineered wood panel designed to interlock with adjoining pieces. Each panel features a protruding “tongue” along one edge and a corresponding “groove” on the opposite side.