Solid and Engineered Wood

When looking to add style and sophistication to a room, nothing beats the beauty of a genuine hardwood floor. If you are curious about installing hardwood flooring in your home, here are the similarities and differences between solid and engineered wood floors. Both types are one hundred percent real wood, and they both offer many styles and colors. However, there are significant distinctions. Solid hardwood boards are created from a single piece of lumber. The thickness of the boards can vary, but generally range from 3/4 to 7/16 . Engineered wood flooring is created from multiple plies of wood with a solid wood top layer. Below the top layer is an inner core of high density fiberboard layers. At the bottom is a hardwood backing. Solid hardwood expands and contracts in reaction to changes in moisture and temperature, so solid wood floors are only recommended for rooms at ground level or above. With engineered wood, the unique construction creates a structure that is less likely to bu
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