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- Top-quality flooring for every floor level
- Durable moisture- and heat-resistant options
- Huge selection of brands, species, and surfaces
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By Species
- Hickory, birch, oak and more
- Janka ratings for each species
- Finished in light, medium, and dark shades
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Made in the USA
- Manufactured in the United States
- Available in multiple colors and surfaces
- Installed on every grade of floor
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By Surface
- Hand-scraped, distressed, and many more
- Affordable floors in various shades
- Easily maintained, real hardwood surfaces
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- Top-quality brands for all your flooring needs
- Low-cost wood styles for every room
- Moisture and heat resistant options
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- Nail-down, glue-down, and float options
- Available installation on every grade of floor
- Guaranteed durability with each method
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About Engineered Wood Flooring
Are you wanting to learn more about engineered wood before shopping? We can explore more in-depth research so you know exactly what you will get with this floor.
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Engineered Wood Flooring FAQ
Overview
Engineered hardwood is the newest alternative to solid wood
flooring to hit the market. In addition to the real wood veneer as a thin layer on top of the plank,
engineered hardwood is comprised of man-made materials such as high-density fiberboard (HDF) or
stone-plastic composite (SPC) and an attached underlayment to provide the look of hardwood floors, with
added durability.
Overwhelmed with all the possibilities? That’s okay, we can walk you through the ins and outs and what you need to know before shopping.
Overwhelmed with all the possibilities? That’s okay, we can walk you through the ins and outs and what you need to know before shopping.
Pros and Cons of Engineered Hardwood
Advantages of Engineered Hardwood
- More affordable than solid wood: You get the high-quality visuals of real wood without that big price tag, and nobody will be able to tell the difference.
- Every plank is unique: Since this is a real wood veneer, you’ll never find a repeating pattern or an unconvincing texture.
- Moisture resistance: Depending on the core of your flooring, your engineered wood could be moisture resistant or even 100% waterproof.
- Install it anywhere: High moisture resistance means you can install it in bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and even basements! No grade level of your home is off-limits.
- DIY-friendly: Some engineered hardwood is designed with click-lock or tongue-and-groove installation, and it floats above your subfloor. No nails or glue here!
Disadvantages of Engineered Hardwood
- Not genuine wood: This is important to some people. No matter how great it looks, it’s not solid hardwood.
- Difficult to DIY: While some engineered hardwood offers a simple click-lock design, other styles might need to be nailed or glued down. That will take some more time and effort.
- Might not be able to refinish: Depending on what the manufacturer says, it might not be possible to refinish your engineered hardwood. While this cuts back on maintenance, you have less flexibility when it comes to redesigning.
How to Install Engineered Hardwood
To choose the right installation process for you, it’s best to have a firm understanding of each type of
plank.
Floating Floor
The tongue and groove method of installation is the most common
for engineered hardwood. The process is as simple as inserting the tongue of one plank into the groove
of another using tongue and groove glue to attach the planks and float the floor.
Glue-down
If you are installing engineered hardwood in a high traffic area, and wanting permanence in your floor,
the glue-down method of installation is the one for you! The process can be more involved than others,
so a professional is always recommended for this method.
Nail-down
Depending on your level of comfort with power tools, this method allows you to install it yourself. With
a wood subfloor, and a power nailer this process is simply applying fasteners into the tongue of the
planks. After locking the next row of planks together, you also fasten them down with nails.
Staple-down
If you prefer staples over nails to fasten your engineered hardwood to the subfloor, then you’ll use the
same techniques as nail-down installation.
Engineered Hardwood Buying Guide
Are you considering engineered hardwood as your next big flooring purchase? With all
the surfaces, species, and plank widths in the world of engineered wood, it’s a lot of information
to take in at once.
To dive into the advantages and potential blind spots, we have compiled the best information about engineered hardwood so you can shop smart!
In this buying guide, you will find resources you might need when purchasing and installing engineered hardwood, including an in-depth look at the different styles, textures, and planks we have to take your room to the next level.
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To dive into the advantages and potential blind spots, we have compiled the best information about engineered hardwood so you can shop smart!
In this buying guide, you will find resources you might need when purchasing and installing engineered hardwood, including an in-depth look at the different styles, textures, and planks we have to take your room to the next level.
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Engineered Hardwood Trends
Handscraped
Handscraped looks feature long, ingrained scrapes with high variation between
planks, making each individual plank appear handcrafted, unique and rare.
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Wirebrushed
Wirebrushed looks show subtle, intentional wire scratches leaving the appearance
of exposed wood on the surface. These imperfections are smoother and more consistent than
handscraped or distressed looks.
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Distressed
Distressed looks are often mistaken for handscraped. Distressed looks, however,
look as though they’ve been through a lot of wear and tear. You can expect to see the appearance
of scrapes, burns, knots, wormholes and more, giving these floors an aged, antique look.
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Engineered Hardwood vs. Solid Hardwood: Learn the Difference
What’s the real difference between engineered hardwood and hardwood? Aside from the
similar look, engineered hardwood’s versatility is an advancement of the original hardwood floors;
it takes a classic look and turns it into the hardwood of the future.
- Moisture Resistance
With a stone-plastic composite core and click-lock installation, engineered wood keeps water from damaging the entire plank for up to 72 hours. Meanwhile, solid wood soaks up moisture and is prone to water damage. - Maintenance
Since solid and engineered wood both have hardwood surfaces, both will experience the same type of wear and tear. However, in regards to upkeep, solid hardwood would have the advantage since you can only refinish some engineered wood. - DIY-Friendliness
Engineered hardwood can often be installed without the help of a professional. Solid wood will require some nailing, so it’s usually a good idea to hire a pro for that.
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