Solid vs. Engineered Hardwood Flooring.
Solid hardwood flooring is milled from a single 3/4” thick piece of hardwood. Because of its thickness, a solid hardwood floor can be sanded and refinished over several generations of use. Traditional solid hardwood flooring is not well-suited for high-moisture areas, such as bathrooms or below-grade installations. Solid wood flooring may be used over plywood, wood, or OSB subfloors.
Engineered hardwood flooring is produced using three to five layers of hardwood. Each layer is stacked in a cross-grain configuration and bonded together under heat and pressure. As a result, engineered wood flooring is less likely to be affected by changes in humidity and can be installed at all levels of the home.
Hardwood floors represent the beauty and variety already found in nature using a wide range of hardwood species including maple, oak, hickory, walnut, pine, birch, and cherry.
Visit our showroom to learn which hardwood flooring option works best for your project.
