Why People are in Love with Engineered Wood Flooring

Do you like the look of the wooden floors, but aren’t sure about the expense, installation time & upkeep? Then engineered wood flooring is an excellent alternative. 

What is an engineered hardwood floor?

Engineered wood flooring, invented in 1960 are made from real wood, just like solid hardwood. The difference is underneath the surface wherein the manufacturers glue thin layers of wood together under high pressure to create boards instead on one solid plank.

Due to this multi-layer construction the plank remains more stable dimensionally that flooring contractors can install on, above or under grade. This means it is less susceptible to the effects of humidity and moisture.

Another reason why people love it so much is that it can go directly over certain types of old flooring which is not possible with solid hardwood. This helps in saving on demolition cost, dust, mess and job duration.

Lower Cost & Less Time Consuming

It takes several stages for contractors to install site-finished solid hardwood flooring. One day goes in laying down the floor, another to apply the first coat of finish or stain and another coat the next day. This adds up to several days of labour and inconvenience, as you cannot walk across the new floor until it dries up. Also, the uniformity and appearance of the urethane application depends largely on the finisher's skill level.

Whereas engineered wood flooring UK typically come ready to install, hence you can walk on it as soon as it is installed. Moreover it is less expensive than solid hardwood and even the installation costs are significantly low.

 Easy to Maintain

Engineered flooring is a low-maintenance product. You can use broom, microfiber dust mop or the soft flooring attachment of a vacuum cleaner to clean the dirt and dust regularly. Avoid applying soap & water, a lightly damp mop and mild floor cleaner is usually all you need to keep your floors looking beautiful.  Though make sure you always follow the manufacturer’s maintenance and care guidelines. This way you won’t risk accidentally voiding your warranty while trying to clean your engineered hardwood floors.