Engineered Hardwood Floors

Engineered hardwood floors are made by forming hardwood planks through lamination of several plies of hardwood together. This is done by gluing them down or stapling them down. They can also be floated over various sub-floors such as wood and dry concrete floors.

The Pros of Engineered Hardwood Floors

Unlike conventional hardwood floors, engineered hardwood floors are specially designed to reduce problems emanating from excess absorption of moisture. The various layers block passage of moisture, hence providing the floor with extra stability. Engineered hardwood floors require very minimum maintenance because they neither warp nor swell. They don’t swell because, unlike the conventional hardwood floors, they hardly absorb moisture. Moisture is the main cause of swelling, while excessive heat contributes to warping. About price, engineered hardwood floors score highly in terms of savings compared to conventional hardwood floors. They cost less from the start and require less to maintain, depending on the wood used. The more exotic the timber used, the less expensive the engineered floors get. The rarest the hardwood, the more expensive it gets. However, the cost is not high compared to conventional hardwood floors because they require only thin slices of the desired wood.

Environmental Impact of Engineered Hardwood Floors

Less wastage. Yes, less wastage of wood. How? This is how: Since they use thin veneers of the desired wood, no saw is required. Use of a saw produces a lot of saw dust, which, in most cases, is wasted wood. The thin veneers are simply sliced, causing less or no wastage at all. Moreover, replenishing traditional floors from slow growing hardwood takes longer than use of engineered hardwood floors.

The Cons of Engineered Hardwood Floors

Engineered hardwood floors may be less expensive compared to the traditional hardwood floors, but they are still far much more expensive that laminate, carpet and tile floors. With that in mind, as a home owner, the only option is to avoid shoddy manufacturers and poor quality engineered floors. Extremely thin veneers cannot be re-sanded and refinished for longevity. Very thin veneers may also warp or even fade. One more thing to look out for is the quality of the core layers. Ask whether they are made from high quality wood.

Despite any cons engineered floors may have, they remain the best for magnificent floors. You can trust floors Touch to do an excellent job of installing the best engineered hardwood floors for your house.

Engineered hardwood floors offer a perfect balance of beauty, durability, and affordability. Their versatility, ease of installation, and minimal maintenance make them a popular choice among homeowners. Whether you’re renovating your home or designing a new one, consider engineered hardwood as a flooring option that combines the elegance of hardwood with modern practicality.

Do you want to know more about engineered hardwood floors? Call Floors Touch of McKinney at (214) 326-0100 for more information.