cancel
 

 

Job type :

Zip Code :

community forums

Featuring over 100 topics of interest to DoItYourselfers.
comments

Tongue and Groove


Tongue and groove, or sometimes called T&G in the trades, is the method of fitting objects together, usually for flooring. These pieces will go edge to edge. Tongue and groove is most often used on wood floors, parquet, and also in paneling. Tongue and groove joints are designed so that two flat pieces can be joined to make a single flat surface.

How Tongue and Groove Works

Each piece in a tongue and groove application has a slot or groove cut into one edge, and on the other edge there is a corresponding mirror shape, or ridge. The two pieces fit perfectly snug, and the joint is usually glued for security.

Tongue and groove floors are also nailed into place with a nail gun, in which case the nailing will be done to each succeeding groove side of the boards, as they are fit into the preceding board. This is for thicker tongue and groove boards, thinner tongue and groove applications generally stick to glue, so there will be no board splitting.









member comments

or Register to leave a comment.

If you have a question you would like answered, please visit our Community Forums.

Related Articles

5 Advantages of Tongue and Groove Decking
There are a number of advantages to composite tongue and groove decking for your backyard... read more

Tongue
The tongue is a projecting edge found on boards which is designed to fit into... read more

Questions and Answers Archive
... read more

articles we like

Mental Health Care
Mental health care is available most everywhere. Services are offered at low cost centers... read more

Removing Window Tint From Your Car
If you want to remove window tint first consider the fact that most window tinting... read more

Shop Proud with New Program that Benefits the TroopsShop Proud with New Program that Benefits the Troops
Make your shopping help our troops... read more

sponsored articles of the day

diy centers

Research and explore a wealth of wisdom on these topics