Wood and Engineered wood flooring

Both Solid Wood and Engineered flooring have similar properties as they are both produced using wood. They are both extremely durable and can last a long time when looked after well. There is not much difference between solid wood flooring and engineered wood flooring unless you look really closely at the joins.

Why choose Engineered Wood?

If you would like to have wood flooring, but are worried about the maintenance and fitting, then engineered wood flooring could be for you. It is designed with layers and only with a thin layer of wood as a top layer. The layers are made in such a way that seasonal movement is kept to a minimum when installed.

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Why choose Solid Wood?

If you are looking for a completely natural option which is hard wearing - but not necessarily for any wet areas like kitchens and bathrooms then Hard-wood is a good option.

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Engineered Wood Flooring

Engineered flooring is produced by with layers of plastic laminate veneer and real wood. It is strengthened by each ply running perpendicular to its adjacent ply. As Engineered wood flooring has a thin layer of wood strip on the top, it can be sanded once or twice in it's lifetime.

Engineered Wood Flooring Installation

Engineered wood has a range of installation options. The thinner varieties can be nailed down; the thicker kinds can be installed as floating floors; where no heavy staplers are needed and no sub-floor. As long as your existing floor is level as well as stable, you can install the floating floor on top. Go to Engineered Wood page >>

Solid Wood Flooring

Wood flooring comes in three main types. Each type is available in both an unfinished and a pre-finished version. Unfinished flooring must be job-site sanded and finished after installation. Pre-finished flooring is sanded and finished at the factory -- so it only needs installation. The three main types of solid wood flooring are: Strip flooring, Plank flooring, Parquet flooring.

Solid wood flooring can last many years if looked after, and usually have between 5 and 30 years manufacturers guarantee. They have good room acoustic properties and can be sanded down, and recoated as many times as needed.

As the full thickness of the strip/plank/parquet is solid wood, any large dents and deep scratches can be removed by re-sanding and re-coating once again. Wood flooring is very durable and easier than you many think to take care of. It mainly just needs hoovering and if really needed mopping with a damp mop. Go to Solid Wood page >>