All About Engineered Hardwood Flooring

ALL ABOUT ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING ENGINEERED HARDWWOOD FLOORING SPECIES Nearly any wood species can be used in engineered hardwood flooring Common species include: • A popular and traditional choice for wood flooring Red Oak • Janka hardness rating of 1290 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 • Pale and almost white in appearance with brown and black streaking Maple Janka hardness rating of 1450 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 • Reddish-brown in color, and a popular exotic Brazilian Cherry wood choice • Janka hardness rating of 2820 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 INSIDE ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORS • Made with • Layers can be made from the same or different wood species 3-12 • Less susceptible to expanding layers that are glued and then pressed and contracting than solid wood floors together for strength Top layer of wood veneer can be smooth or hand-scraped for a unique look SIZING ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORS Wear layer may be 0.6-6 millimeters Range from 3-7 inches wide 12 , 3| 45 6 Thickness ranges from The thicker the wear layer, the more times it can be sanded 3/8-3/4 inch and refinished A floor with a 4 mm wear layer can last as long as 80 years BENEFITS OF ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORS Greater versatility and stability than solid wood or laminate floors Less affected by heat and moisture than solid wood A greener choice, as less of the veneer wood needs to be used Easier to install than other flooring options Infographic provided by: EXPRESS FLOORING Express Flooring www.expressflooringtexas.com Sources: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/574877/list/When-to-Use-Engineered-Wood-Floors http://www.builddirect.com/Engineered-Hardwood-Floors/Engineered-Hardwood-Fl oring-FAQ_8804.aspx http://woodfloors.org/types.aspx http://www.hoskinghardwood.com/Department/Hardwood-Floors/Choosing-a-Hardw ood-Flooring-Wood-Species.aspx?dId=7&pageId=40 http://www.hoskinghardwood.com/Department/Hardwood-Floors/All-About-Engine ered-Wood-Floors.aspx?dId=7&pageId=7