Just as durable and resilient as it is beautiful, wood flooring will instantly elevate your home. If you’re considering giving your decor a refresh, wooden flooring is the way to go. It’s a great investment, it’s easy to look after and with the right care, it can last a lifetime. Wood flooring types refer to the way in which the material is put together. Whether it’s engineered wood or solid hardwood, all types of wooden flooring have pros and cons. We’ve created this blog so you can get all the information you need about wood flooring types to make your decision.
Types Of Wood Flooring
Solid Hardwood Floors
Usually made of a hardwood species such as oak, maple or walnut, solid wood is made up of single pieces of wood and is generally fitted with a tongue and groove. Each piece of wood is approximately 18-20mm thick meaning it can be sanded and refinished many times.
Advantages
- Solid hardwood floors can add value to a property making it a long-term investment. If they’re maintained properly, they can last a lifetime. While it’s a big investment initially, done right, they won’t have to be replaced for many years to come. They can also increase the overall value of your home if you do decide to sell in the future.
- Solid hardwood tends to outlast other floor types because it can be refurbished . This helps to refresh the flooring to its original state while refreshing its lustre and finish. The timeless style of wooden flooring ensures it’s always in fashion. This trend has been used at homes for ages, so you can rest assured that you will be saving an ample amount of time and money in the future.
- Solid hardwood floors are easy to maintain and clean. The general maintenance of wooden flooring is pretty simple while they are pretty resistant to liquid spills. Usually households with pets tend to have a musty and an unpleasant smell due to spills on the carpeted area, but with wooden flooring, this can be the least of your worries.
- Solid hardwood floors can be installed quite simply. Laying hardwood is easy and installing it properly can enhance the quality of your home. The wooden planks are usually reasonably thick, so even if there are small differences in the floor height then it can be managed. Even better, floorboards that are usually clipped together and can be removed easily, you can take it along when you’re relocating.
Engineered Wood Floors
Engineered wood flooring is a manufactured form of flooring with layers of different materials sandwiched (or engineered) together. But unlike laminate, engineered wood flooring has a top layer made of real wood. This top layer is referred to as a ‘wear layer’, which tends to be between 2.5mm – 6mm thick meaning it can be sanded or ‘refinished’. Under the wear layer is the ‘cross-layer core’ which provides the strength and stability of your flooring – usually made of plywood or softwood. Finally the flooring is unpinned by a ‘veneer layer’ for balance.
Advantages
- If installed correctly engineered wood flooring will add value to your home and is a great way to add some extra long-term value to your property. Even if you aren’t looking to sell right now engineered hardwood flooring can be an investment for the future.
- Engineered wood flooring is more resistant to moisture and changes in temperature. The wood won’t shrink or swell as much when compared to solid hardwood. Engineered wood flooring is suitable with water-fed underfloor heating, which makes an ideal choice for any new home renovations.
- Compared to solid wood flooring, everything related to engineered wood flooring costs less, from materials to labour.
- Engineered wood floors are extremely stylish. they’re also available in a number of different finishes. So if you have a particular wood you are fond of you will likely find it available in an engineered form. The main appeal of hardwood flooring is its timeless look and that is something you can still get with engineered wood floors. Engineered oak flooring is by far the most popular wood floor, which comes in a multitude of finishes and colours.
We hope this blog has given you all the information you need to make the right choice for your home. Keep reading to shop our engineered wood flooring.
Post time: Apr-27-2023