Engineered wood flooring – types, benefits and considerations

A tree is a miracle of nature that produces magnificent timber, which can be used for the construction of a number of wooden items. However, scientific engineering has found a new way of developing a stronger and long lasting wood which can be used for designing wooden floorings. Flooring that is produced by cross engineering combines the best features of natural wood with that of technology. Many of the advantages over solid wood allow it to perform in a superior manner. Wood floors add an elegance and sophistication to a home that gives it a mark of distinction and is also a highly desirable addition to a décor that sets the tone for the entire house. However, precious and expensive wooden flooring demand extensive care, but limitations remains, despite the best efforts to safeguard an expensive investment.

Engineered wood flooring provides all the advantages that are associated with hardwood floors without any additional disadvantages. The engineering process is such that it places a layer of natural hardwood on the surface of the underlying plywood that helps in reinforcing and strengthening the product. Grains that run in the opposition provide more strength as compares to those that run only in a single direction. By sandwiching plywood between the top layer of the hardwood and another below, engineering can produce a much sturdier product.  Conservation of forestry resources add to the appeal of using a product that saves everything and wastes nothing.

When compared with the hardwood floors, engineered wood flooring has a better capacity of to resist humidity and moisture. Therefore, this makes them a better choice kitchens, bathrooms, basements and over concrete. It is quite easy to install and resists the dust and other triggers of allergies. Moreover, these wooden floorings can be floated over an existing floor. In floating floors, individual engineered wood boards are glued together but aren’t glued or attached to the permanent floor. Though it looks like a solid wood flooring, but is more processed and not as environmentally correct. Since you cannot refinish it every time there’s damage, therefore it is necessary to take care of them in a better manner. You can also put area rugs or runners at the places where you feel are the high traffic areas to keep the surface from wearing out. There are a number of manufacturers engineered wood flooring, but is essential for you to go with a company that has been in this business for the past several years and are more likely to honor a warranty.