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If you are going to install hardwood flooring, many consider engineered wood a better choice than solid hardwood flooring, especially in conditions of varying temperature and humidity. Engineered wood is less susceptible to dimensional alteration, buckling and warping.
Engineered wood floors are made of a multi–ply plank construction that is designed to allow for expansion without affecting its structural stability. It comprises an inner core of softwood plywood or hardwood, or even high density fiberboard with a glued on top layer of veneer. The layers are bonded under heat and pressure to form a homogenous cross section. The stacking of layers is designed to prevent the inherent tendency of hardwood to expand, contract, cup or warp under diverse environmental conditions.
Engineered hardwood floors are still real wood flooring. Many confuse engineered wood with floors that are made to look like wood such as laminate or vinyl. This is not the case. Your engineered wood flooring will still look as beautiful as solid hardwood, in fact, it just might perform better in your home.
Solid Wood Flooring posted on: August 16, 2011 To me it is really easy - engineered is slightly cheaper and looks the same! I know you can effectively sand down real wood more if marked, but I'd just look after my floor!
Michael Clark posted on: August 19, 2011Unlike solid Hardwood Flooring, engineered flooring can be installed in any room that you choose, even a basement, because it can withstand moisture due to the layers of flooring that withstand buckling and rippling.
engineered hardwood posted on: August 19, 2011This difference among the Engineered Wood vs Solid Wood Flooring. By the difference it can be decide that which one can be more preferable and proper for purchasing......
Heated timber floors posted on: August 23, 2011Solid wood is milled from a single 3/4" thick piece of hardwood. Because of its thickness, a solid hardwood floor can be sanded and refinished over several generations of use. Solid wood flooring expands and contracts with changes in your home's relative humidity. Engineered wood is produced with three to five layers of hardwood. Each layer is stacked in a cross-grain configuration and bonded together under heat and pressure. Engineered wood floors are a cost-effective way to attain the beauty of wood floors. They’re also quick to install. The final work isn't done on site, so you avoid any smell of finish and dust from sanding.
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I have not tried engineered wood flooring, but it sounds like such a useful option. Hugely cost effective if your budget is limited. And the samples I have seen, are great. And installation is so easy these days with all the DIY options available. Add to that the fact that these floors can be installed in areas where hardwood won't perform well, and you have a winner.
Sara posted on: August 25, 2011Rika Susan you are completely right if you should have engineered wood flooring you should definitely check it with your budget before getting on with your project because this can be very expensive but if you have the budget it is definitely worth it
Jeremy Heyes posted on: September 5, 2011The engineered wood is used quite a lot these days. The wood is cheaper and it also remains in working condition longer than solid wood. I am involved with moving services and i move quite a lot of furniture. So basically its always engineered wood. I did moving to Sydney last week and i move Solid wood and it was in the bad shape. I asked the owner and he said he is planning to change it with engineered wood.
company liquidation posted on: September 12, 2011Now i gained some information on the differences between them. So i can choose flooring keeping these points in view.
Natural Oak Floors posted on: September 16, 2011
On the subject of engineered Hardwood flooring. Buy a material with a 6 mm ware layer. This gives you a floor that will be as durable as a solid hardwood floor. Select a material with the bottom made up from a multi laminate plywood with ten laminates. This gives great stability and strength to your floor.
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Giving a new look to your house...Hardwood flooring will be something great to have.
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I had a lot's of confusion to choose the best flooring for my dream house, thanks a lot to solve my problems.
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Shipping a parcel posted on: October 8, 2011I used a solid wood flooring in my dream house and my experience is so good with solid wood flooring.
Jim from Toronto Carpets posted on: October 10, 2011From what I can say, laminate flooring is always the best choice, cost effective and healthiest.
wood flooring perth posted on: October 21, 2011A 6mm hardwood surface above a 15mm multi-layered hardwood cross ply. My bet would be engineered hardwood flooring
NDuncan posted on: November 4, 2011I have pergo (laminate) flooring and do not like it at all. You cannot leave any water on it or it will expand and stay that way, ruined. If you leave a window open, you must be sure it is not going to rain that day. I would much rather prefer hardwood layered with polyurethane.
Houston Roofing Service posted on: November 7, 2011I totally agree with you . Engineered wood is much better than solid hardwood . They are more cool and classy. They are so much easier to clean. Thanks for sharing this post.
Houston Roofing Service posted on: November 7, 2011I totally agree with you . Engineered wood is much better than solid hardwood . They are more cool and classy. They are so much easier to clean. Thanks for sharing this post.http://www.houstonroofingservicerepair.com/houston-roofing-service/maintenance-care/houston-roofing-service-maintenance.html
woodflooringguide posted on: November 16, 2011I think that it isn't really about whether engineered wood flooring is better than traditional solid wood flooring but which type is best suited to the home, lifestyle and circumstances under which the floor will be used. They both can be excellent products, but have to be well matched to their circumstances.
Carpets Sheffield posted on: December 4, 2011Hi i totally agreed with you.
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Engineered wood floors is not 'bullet proof' so to speak. It is appropriate for some installations, but solid hardwood flooring is still your best choice for a flooring product that will have longevity and permanence.
The previous poster has the right view of engineered vs. solid.
Solid finished on-site is absolutely appropriate for kitchens and almost any other properly prepared substrate.
