Engineered Wood flooring Vs Solid Wood Flooring

When it comes to improving the interior of your home, nothing can beat wooden floors. The authentic and natural characteristics of wooden floors make them an excellent addition to any home. The range of wooden floors we stock is extensive and selecting the type you want may not be an easy task as we have many ranges that would suit your home. Firstly, you will have to choose between two main types of wooden floors, solid wood flooring and engineered wood flooring. Understanding the differences between them as well as the pros and cons will help you make a better decision. Engineered flooring is produced by pressing and gluing a few planks of wood together in an overlapping pattern. Solid wood flooring on the other hand is milled out from a single piece of wood. Due to their designs, both woods react differently to environmental changes. Engineered flooring can withstand moisture much better due to the fact that the planks are arranged in an overlapping pattern. Solid wood flooring is very sensitive to moisture changes.

Wondering Who Is The Winner Of Race? Solid Wood Flooring Or Engineered Wood Flooring?

Engineered flooring is extremely versatile and can be used in almost any area of the home. Engineered wood flooring can be installed floating and glued down as well and are an excellent choice for condominium units. Solid wood floors are great for people living in single unit homes. They are extremely durable, can be sanded down and customised. When installed and maintained properly, solid wood flooring will last more than 100 years. Solid wood floors unlike engineered floors are not suitable for high rise buildings. Engineered wood flooring show less tolerance to pet abuse when compared to solid wood floors. Wondering who is the winner of the race? Each have their own pros and cons and determining which one would be best will depend on the type of home you live, the type of subfloor you have, and the traffic it will see. If you still need help and advice about choosing best flooring options then turn to Nagle Flooring at 020 8424 0800, sales@nagleflooring.co.uk