It can be hard to see the difference between solid hardwood and Engineered hardwood. High-quality Engineered hardwood floors can last as long as solid wood floors with proper care and maintenance. Engineered hardwood flooring is made up of layers of wood known as plies that are bonded together using high heat and pressure. The natural core of the planks consists of either hardwood or plywood and a layer of hardwood veneer that is attached to the top surface. This differs from laminate, which uses artificial material designed to look like wood rather than actual wood.
Engineered hardwood provides excellent versatility because it can be installed in a home or business. Humidity does not cause it to shrink, expand, buckle or ripple as much as solid wood planks. Installing a well-built barrier prevents moisture from getting between the subflooring. Engineered wood may be used on Concrete Slabs, Radiant Heat, in Kitchens, Bathrooms, etc.
Engineered wood is made to precise design specifications, which are tested to meet national or international standards. Engineered wood can provide predictability and uniformity in their structural performance. Engineered wood products are used in a variety of applications, from Home Construction to Commercial buildings to Industrial areas.
Engineered Wood Flooring Advantages
Wooden look –
The outstanding properties of Engineered wood flooring are that it looks like a real wood texture.
It does not expand like solid wood
Commonplace wood expands and shrinks at different temperatures. Whereas Engineered wood does not have that extreme of effect due to weather and it remains in a normal condition.
Easy Installation
Engineered wood is easily installed for flooring. It exists in many sizes and thicknesses which makes it a design obtainable choice.
The Top Layer Can Be Re-finished
After a light sanding, we can re-finish floors – protect and make them look new again. In time, old floors may require this type of maintenance.
Less Costly
Solid wood flooring is always more expensive than Engineered wood flooring. And replacement and maintenance of solid wood are can also be expensive.
Greater Temperature Resistance
Engineered wood flooring is temperature resistant. Engineered wood does not shrink or swell as much when compared to traditional hardwood flooring.
Durability
The Engineered wood floor is made up of several wood layers. All layers are placed at a 90-degree angle to each other. So that both their stability and durability increase.
Availability
The Engineered wood flooring comes in a wide range of finishes, grades. You can select the best finish to suit your lifestyle. Price range is also a plus.
