The engineered floor: What is it?

Gaining popularity in recent years, engineered flooring is a great flooring material to use. However, many people wonder what an engineered floor is and what are the differences between it and a conventional hardwood floor. Let us explain what it is and why you should adopt it!

What is an engineered floor?

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 What are the advantages of engineered wood?

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Stability

Engineered floor are very stable, which allows wood suppliers to offer larger plank sizes that hardwood. Although wood is fragile to moisture, engineered wood allows for greater stability. This type of flooring is more resistant to temperature variations, which allows it to be installed in the basement. This is a very good option for our ever-changing Quebec climate. Thanks to its structure, engineered wood adapts to slight imperfections in the subfloor and avoids hallows that can cause creaking. The installation of a membrane could also optimize this type of situation, consult a professional for more details.

Engineered wood - Maple Edge Knots Variation - Noblesse Collection

Durability

A quality engineered wood floor will last over time. It is a material that is very resistant to daily wear and tear. In addition, as its top layer is made of real wood, it is possible to sand it to lessen the traces left by time. However, its ability to be sanded will depend on the surface thickness of the product, so it is important to discuss with professionals such as Flordeco merchants in order to make the beat possible choice for a quality coating that will ensure durability! Here’s a little trick, when choosing for flooring, the finishes as well as the texture will affect the durability of the wood. For example, a matte textured finish will be more durable than a smooth, glossy finish. Indeed, thanks to its composition, imperfections and scratches will be much less visible.

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Ecological

Engineered flooring is a greener choice. Being composed of a mixture of materials, the creation of this one requires a smaller quantity of wood. Its smaller quantity of solid wood then allows the preservation of natural resources. In addition, as it is more resistant to temperature variations and the damages of the everyday life, it will be necessary to change it less often.

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Ease and versatile installation

Where can you install your new engineered floor? Almost everywhere! Most floors and rooms in you home can benefit from this type of flooring. It can be installed in a basement, directly on concrete, near heating elements and can even be considered for radiant floors. Engineered wood is an easy to install floor covering, we still advise you to do business with experts such as Flordeco merchants, they can also help you define the type of wood that will best suit your project!

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Easy to maintain

Engineered wood is a durable option, but proper maintenance of your flooring is necessary. However, the good news is that maintaining engineered wood is still easy. The passage of a vacuum cleaner or a broom is enough to give it a polished appearance and to wash it, a cleaner without abrasives products is strongly recommended. When purchasing, consult your advisor to obtain the ideal cleaning product for your use.

Important: If any damage occurs, do not wait too long before cleaning it, as this could affect the appearance of the wood!

What choices are available to me?

Engineered wood - White Oak Bespoke - Nouveau 7 Collection

As it is made of real wood, engineered flooring offers the same possibilities as hardwood floor and even more! You will therefore find different types of wood that will harmonize perfectly with your current decor. Whether it’s maple, red oak, white oak or other, you will find flooring that suits you! With a very natural beauty, engineered flooring offers a wide variety of colors and finishes, but it also offers more choices in terms of plank thickness, width, and length.

We convinced you and you are interested in engineered wood flooring? Come visit one of our 37 stores to see all our beautiful products and get advice from our experts!