Malibu wide plank french oak delano 1 2 in.
What is pre engineered wood flooring.
It is constructed with multi layers of wood.
If you ve already started reviewing your options in the hardwood flooring market then you ll be well aware that engineered hardwood flooring is an increasingly popular product.
Like epic plus engineered hardwood shaw engineered can be installed above on or below grade.
Shaw engineered hardwood flooring shaw s engineered hardwood core is made up of multiple layers of wood stacked in a cross grain configuration which minimizes expanding and shrinking.
This construction prevents the engineered hardwood from warping and bowing the way a hardwood floor might in moist areas.
The moisture that gathers here wreaks havoc on solid wood flooring.
Engineered hardwood construction has durable high performance qualities.
Pre finished wood floors are pre finished in the factory hence the name so that they can be installed quickly in your home or commercial building.
Where to install it.
Wide x varying length engineered hardwood flooring 23 32 sq.
Solid hardwood floor covering provides a classic touch a warm feeling that is difficult to match with wood substitute materials like laminate flooring and luxury vinyl flooring.
By finishing them in the factory you avoid the mess involved with sanding and finishing regular wood floors.
Upwards of 2 20 per square foot for engineered hardwood compared to upwards of 3 40 per square foot for solid.
Better still it s competitively priced compared to solid hardwood flooring.
Alternative to solid wood.
Ft case 4 41 sq.
Solid hardwood flooring is available in a wide array of wood species including oak maple and black walnut as well as regional specific choices like pecan mesquite and others.
Thick x 7 1 2 in.
Engineered hardwood flooring is almost always sold pre finished and there is a narrower range of available colors and species than with solid hardwood.
Engineered flooring goes anywhere you d put solid wood and some places you couldn t.
Each layer is positioned in a different direction.