Engineered Wood Flooring
Engineered Hardwood
Unlike its solid wood counterpart, engineered wood flooring is made from several layers which are combined and finished with a layer of hardwood on top. The floor is manufactured in a cross-ply format which offers improved stability.
The wood floor can be laid 'floating' (on top of an underlay) because it is less exposed to the natural movement which occurs with changes in temperature and humidity. Even though engineered floors are often a little more expensive than the solid wood flooring equivalent, the total installation cost is usually less.
Floors Online have a large selection of engineered wood flooring from leading suppliers including: Grand Large Pro from Parqueterie Berrichonne, Parador and Naturally Oak.
Engineered wood flooring is the prime solution for certain areas of a structure where the installation of solid wood flooring is not possible. Such areas are predisposed to moisture, the rise and fall of temperature and usually involve basements and conservatories. The technology involves a combination of real wood layers pressed together which during the process thickens and stabilizes. In consequence, it serves as a much more solid material than hardwood flooring. At Floors Online, the surface of the engineered wood flooring is available in a variety of designs and finishes, which also come in different thickness sizes. The product range includes Grand Large Pro Oak, Naturally Oak Delamere, Sherwood and the Parador design, available in different formats and colours.
Choices such as the Grand Large Pro Oak benefit from a natural wood finished surface. This engineered floor offers rooms a traditional touch and opens the space as it attracts daylight. Naturally Oak Delamere and Sherwood engineered wood flooring series include a selection of best wood quality, which comes in dark and lighter shades. The selection includes a broad variety of the highest quality engineered wood floors, at the cheapest prices. The Parador category contains a range of engineered floors, which benefit from post-modern designs.
Due to the fact that the top surface of the engineered floor is real hardwood, it offers the customer the possibility to change the look of the flooring as preferred or perform any necessary maintenance procedures which might prove to be damaging to the surface. The technology of the engineered wood flooring provides the customer with all the flexibility needed to enjoy the performance of the product, while increasing the lifespan of the engineered floor.
The installation process of the engineered wood flooring has been updated, and it benefits from two procedures. One of them is the click system, which is a very effective way to reduce manual labour, by having the elements of the engineered floor click together along the installation process. The second procedure doesn’t require as much maintenance as the click system and is known to increase the strength of the engineered floor. However, this process requires more time and is called the tongue and groove system.
The method of buying engineered wood flooring online is similar to that of buying any flooring type. The packs for engineered wood floors differ in quantity based on the type of wood purchased. To be certain about the quantity to buy, a calculator is recommended which is available on the Floors Online website.
