A frequent question we receive is whether engineered wooden flooring is real wood or fake, like its laminate counterpart. Engineered wood is actually constructed using solid wood. The flooring layers are made of real wood, and the top layer is made from a single length of solid wood.
In this section, we will discuss the benefits of bamboo flooring and how it differs from other types of flooring such as laminate and solid wood.
Engineered Wooden Flooring
Even though engineered flooring is man-made, it is made entirely of real wood. Each flooring plank is glued together using many different types of real wood, followed by the completed upper layer, which can be in any wood finish, including oak and maple. There are numerous advantages to using engineered wooden flooring over laminate and solid oak, including:
- Flooring can be used in areas of the home where solid wood is not appropriate, such as kitchens and bathrooms.
- It tolerates changes in temperature and moisture
- It can be re-finished and sanded like solid oak flooring
- Numerous colours, textures and species of wood are available
- Because of its unique construction, it is much stronger than solid wood.
- More resistant to scuffs and marks
Engineered flooring is far more adaptable than solid oak, which explains its current popularity. There are no restrictions on where you can install it, and the prices are also more viable. This flooring is composed of several layers of timber. It will typically have three layers: a top solid wood layer, a central section, and a balancing lower layer.
When professionally installed, it can last for several years in your home, particularly if you follow our maintenance and care guidelines.
Take a look at our engineered flooring page which will give some more information and explain the benefits in more detail.
If you would like a quote for engineered flooring in your home, please get in touch with a professional floor fitter at JG Flooring.
