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High-tech Engineered Hardwood Flooring is Practical
Engineered hardwood flooring is a durable and attractive alternative to solid hardwood flooring. It resists stains, abrasion, and warping in damp conditions. It’s also easy to clean and maintain. You can expect a good-quality brand to last 25 to 30 years. Music City Building Supply offers a wide variety of floor coverings, including engineered hardwood flooring. Both domestic and exotic species are available.
Flooring Basics
Not all the colors and species found in solid hardwood are available in engineered wood. But there is still a wide variety of products on the market. Also, textures and styles are numerous. Look for surface effects like distressed and hand-scraped and finishes like matte, semi-gloss, and high-gloss. Be sure to consider room size when making a wood flooring choice.
- Narrow floorboards, that have an elongated appearance, make a small room look more spacious and open.
- Wide boards are best for large rooms since they make a small room appear to be even smaller.
- A dark wood floor can make a room feel smaller, but the floor can be balanced by light-colored walls and furniture.
Composition
Engineered wood products differ from solid hardwood in that they are composed of separate layers that are bonded together to make up the inner core. These base layers are often made of plywood. Some brands contain a medium-density fiberboard (MDF) or lumber core. The base materials are bonded to a layer of solid hardwood. This budget-friendly flooring can be refinished once or twice in future years as long as the hardwood layer is at least 2mm thick.
Installation
Engineered hardwood flooring can be installed over a concrete or OSB subfloor as well as plywood or existing wood floors. It can also be installed over radiant heat. This floor covering can be used anywhere in the home except bathrooms. It can even be placed in finished basements, as long as a moisture barrier is used. Typically, strips or planks click and lock together to float over the subfloor. Since the floor is not attached to the subfloor, it’s easy to replace any boards that become damaged over the years.
Friendly design consultants at Music City Building Supply can answer all of your questions about engineered wood flooring. Stop by our showroom in Shelbyville, Tennessee, to browse through the trendiest styles and brands. We serve Nashville, Murfreesboro, Huntsville, Chattanooga, and surrounding communities. You'll appreciate our personalized service and the work done by our top-notch installation team.
Friendly design consultants at Music City Building Supply can answer all of your questions about engineered wood flooring. Stop by our showroom in Shelbyville, Tennessee, to browse through the trendiest styles and brands. We serve Nashville, Murfreesboro, Huntsville, Chattanooga, and surrounding communities. You'll appreciate our personalized service and the work done by our top-notch installation team.
