Every species you can imagine & some you cant has & is used in flooring.
Oak, Walnut, Maple, Birch, mahogany, Teak & Pine are probably in the top 5 but may exotic species from the rain forest are used these days as well.
Do you mean the base board? It is better if you can remove the base board then reattach on top of the new floor. It will give you the best look. If you butt the new wood up against the base boards you may have end cuts or little mistakes around the edges of the room that you will need to cover anyway. If you can not remove the base board you will probably have to add a strip of quarter round on top of the new floor and nailed to the original base board so that you have a finished look.
To replace a wood floor board in your home, follow these steps: 1. Identify the damaged board and remove any nails or screws holding it in place. 2. Use a saw to cut the board to the correct length and width. 3. Slide the new board into place and secure it with nails or screws. 4. Sand and finish the new board to match the rest of the floor.
To install tile on a wood floor, first ensure the wood floor is clean and level. Apply a layer of cement backer board over the wood floor to create a stable surface for the tile. Use thin-set mortar to adhere the tiles to the backer board, spacing them evenly. Allow the mortar to dry before grouting the tiles. Seal the grout to protect it from stains and moisture.
If the sub floor is wood, Yes
If it sits over a cement floor, then no. If it is a nailed down floor, then you can, but you still have to install a cement board.
The protector is referred to as a Stove Board.
To fix a gap in your wood floor, you can fill it with wood filler or a matching wood putty. Apply the filler into the gap, smooth it out, and let it dry. Sand the area lightly to blend it with the rest of the floor. If the gap is large, you may need to consider replacing the damaged board.
Under the passenger floor board, under the peice of ply wood
The edges of the floor boards will come as close to the floor molding as possible. But there is always going to be a slight irregularity on the board cuts and no room is totally square. That is why you put quarter round over the flooring against the floor molding to hide the edges of the floor and create a clean look.
To lay tile on a wood floor, first ensure the wood is stable and level. Apply a layer of cement backer board over the wood to create a sturdy surface for the tile. Use thin-set mortar to adhere the tiles to the backer board, spacing them evenly. Once the tiles are set, apply grout between them and seal the grout lines for a finished look.
Yes on wood, no on smooth solid concrete
Wonder board is a cement board that is very firm. Unlike wood it doesn't warp or rot. It is especially used as the underlayment for tile floors and shower walls.