Different Qualities of Installing Engineered Wooden FlooringPosted by Mukul on January 5th, 2016 Are you planning to modernize and change the appearance of the home? You can do this with the help of wooden flooring. Though they are not the real wood flooring but are not even less in properties than that. They are manufactured to provide highly durable and attractive engineered wood and wood flooring patterns. The different wooden flooring styles are made using thin top layer of real wood and are strengthened with the use of multiple layers of plywood or other similar material. Mentioned below are some of the qualities of engineered wood used as real wood flooring: * High durability: These wooden floorings are manufactured using two major parts: the inner core and the top surface. The inner core is formed using different layers of plywood or similar material whereas the top surface is made using natural wood to provide it an attractive finish. Because of this multilayer construction method, this flooring material has the ability to expand and contract, which increases its durability and minimizes issues related to warping, shifting or swelling. * Moisture: Almost all the wooden floorings are water-resistant, but it’s better to check with the floor manufacturer or supplier company about this beforehand. * Easy In Installation: These wooden real wood flooring materials are easy to install than hardwood, and are also available with the options of glue-less installation. * Longevity for 20 years: For less humid and moist areas hardwood flooring is the best choice but in high in moisture and humid conditions Engineered wooden flooring are far a much better option. * Patented locking system: With the patented locking system, the installation process becomes more simplified as it makes it quick and easy to lay the individual planks. The more straight forward installation is more likely to mean the quotes given by the specialized service providers to lay the wooden flooring are more competitive as compared to traditional solid hardwood flooring installation. * Can be easily laid on concrete: The engineered wooden flooring provides much greater flexibility in relation to the subfloor used and can be laid easily on the flat concrete. It also provides a possibility to be installed in combination with the under floor heating systems that is not possible with all types of flooring options. * Less prone to gaping: These Engineered wooden flooring experience less or almost no issues with gaping, which is the space that can develop between individual planks. * Greater stability: As they are manufactured using multi-layers approach that gives the Engineered wooden flooring greater strength, rigidity and more stability. * Increased use: Having high strength, stability and less likelihood rotting or warping, the engineered wooden flooring can be used in different areas and almost in every corner of the home. Since it has greater heat and damp resistance, it is the best material to be installed in the basement or conservatory. However, wide range of benefits of Engineered wooden flooring makes it a very versatile and reliable option for homes.
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