So I've been considering to get rid of my old carpet floor and install new hardwood flooring. I just get lost in the research from learning about the different types? I'm reading about engineered wood flooring and it looks like a good match. Does anyone have any personal experience from using it?Thanks.
it is an easy low cost way to put wood floors in the house. depends entirely what u mean 'install' as to how much it will cost. u can get flooring from 1.25$ fer square foot on up , here. figure out your sq.ft u want covered. figure out your Budget for the flooring. here, add 25% more for installation. choose what u can afford. u will not notice the difference in first 10 yrs. maybe in 15yrs.
Yes, I fitted some oak engineered wood to our hallway a few years ago. It is fairly easy to do for a competent DIYer (me), and quite attractive. Far superior to that plastic covered cardboard known as laminate. I had just one issue:- The main watercock for the house is under the front of the hallway but I solved the problem of accessing it by fitting a couple of brass pull-up rings into the wood in that area.
Traditional hardwood is 3/4 wood with a tongue on one side and a groove on the other. Engineered hardwood is a plywood with a thick top veneer of the chosen wood. It is usually around 5/8 thick. Engineered hardwood is typically prefinished with an aluminum oxide finish which is very durable. Engineered hardwood is a good choice for getting a real hardwood look without the cost and hassle of installing and sanding a traditional hardwood floor.
Wood is a common choice as a flooring material due to its environmental profile, durability, and restorability. Bamboo flooring is often considered a form of wood flooring, although it is made from a grass (bamboo) rather than a timber. Solid hardwood floors are made of planks milled from a single piece of timber. Solid hardwood floors were originally used for structural purposes, being installed perpendicular to the wooden support beams of a building known as joists or bearers. With the increased use of concrete as a sub floor in some parts of the world engineered wood flooring has gained some popularity however in areas where homes traditionally have full basements solid wood floors are still common. Solid wood floors have a thicker wear surface and can be sanded and finished more times than an engineered wood floor. It is not uncommon for homes in New England, Eastern Canada and Europe which are several hundred years old to have the original solid wood floor still in use today.
Engineered wood is actually the more common type of flooring. Engineered wood flooring is constructed by gluing together a number of wood plies, with a veneer layer of real hardwood glued on top. The plywood underneath the real hardwood veneer is referred to as the core board.. Just remember to get 3 bids and work with a company that takes the time to answer your questions..
