subject: What Makes Engineered Hardwood Floors Special [print this page] Did you know that there are different types of flooring and one of these is engineered hardwood floors? If you are planning on having your home re-floored, consider a different type of flooring by considering engineered hardwood floors.
Generally, these types of floors are made of two or more layers of wooden planks, with the top layer called lamella, and the core layer called substrate. Compared to natural hardwood floors, engineered hardwood floors have various characteristics that make it special and preferable among home owners.
Engineered hardwood floors are:
Cost effective and has easy hardwood floors installation procedure
One of the most prominent features of engineered hardwood floors is their easy installation system which allows you to have an easier time installing, replacing, or repairing the hardwood boards.
As an example, the engineered hardwood floors from FINfloor Stores Greenkett collection use glue-less installation system. You can immediately install them in your home by following FINFloors easy installation steps. If any piece of the engineered hardwood floors gets damaged, you can easily disassemble and replace the damaged board without damaging the other planks.
Stability
With the nature of its construction, the core of the engineered hardwood floors provides greater stability. The layers of wood in the core equally distribute the pressure across the board to reduce expansion and contraction. This feature prevents engineered hardwood floors from gapping or cupping.
FINfloor Stores engineered hardwood floors are composed of 3 wood layers with one of the layers being a slow growth type and the rest of the layers made of the quick growth type. With this type of construction, the floors can bear expected loads without deflection.
Designed to provide optimized performance and functionality, engineered floors can provide easier and cost effective installation, stability and more.
To find out more about FINfloor Store and their engineered hardwood floors, please visit http://www.finfloorusa.com/
