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Mar262011

Difference between engineered wood flooring and solid wood flooring

Engineered products are generally used below grade or when one wants to put a wood floor over Engineered wood flooringconcrete. ie basements. Solids are used above grade. The cost for engineered is usually more expensive than a solid. Engineered wood flooring is manufactured by using a cross-directional  laminated  construction in 3 to 5 layers of wood, with the top layer being premium hardwood. This manufacturing process couteracts the natural tendency of wood to expand and contract with seasonal changes in temperature and humidity. Engineered products are available in planks or strips. Solid wood products are manufactured from solid pieces of wood and are available in planks, strips or parquet.

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Reader Comments (12)

Great overview of the differences between engineered and solid wood flooring.

Engineered wood is made up of many layers and that's why serves as a better and strong option than solid wood flooring. Flooring Santa Rosa provides such high quality solid and engineered hardwood floors.

April 5, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterAndrew

Keep up the good work. Very good post, highly appreciated. Hope to see some more of your stuffs.

April 13, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterWood flooring

Nicely and clearly differentiated between engineered and solid wood flooring. Truly appreciated! Keep up!

April 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterLaminate Flooring

Both Flooring adds beauty and value to your home. With so many different flooring options to choose from, by this post people would like to help make that decision easier by offering some basic information about your wood flooring options.

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Hardwood floors add a certain touch of style, warmth, and elegance to a home, which is why they’re among the best investments any homeowner, can make in order to improve his or her property value. Unlike many other types of flooring, hardwoods actually improve in both value and appearance as time goes by, and the older the floor becomes, the greater appeal it’s likely to have. The antique flooring will suit our house and the interior of our house. Thanks for sharing..
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November 13, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterhardwood

You summed up the differences between the two types of wood flooring. Let's not forget to discuss the differences in their strength. Solid hardwood flooring adds overall structural strength, but engineered hardwood flooring is more flexible, especially in high-moisture areas due to its multiple-ply plank manufacturing. hand planes

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