Facts About Engineered Wood Flooring

By Gill Christ


The tree is one of the most marvelous creations of nature as it is the source of a lot of things including timber to build homes. Although porous, wood is very durable and most homes that are built from this kind of material often last between 25 and 50 years. However with science, natural wood can become stronger thus longer lasting.

Wood that is engineered to become more durable is often used as a popular flooring material because it looks natural yet it is twice more durable than untreated wood thus it can withstand areas that receive heavy traffic. Cross engineering of wood to create solid wood flooring combines the natural features of wood and reliability that technology provides. This type of floor comes with a lot of advantages over other types of flooring materials.

In UK, this particular flooring material is preferred by a lot of people due to its elegance and sophisticated look. In fact, there are lots of engineered wood flooring London companies that create attractive engineered wood that are not only durable but can complement any type of homes. In fact, homes that have been installed with engineered wood flooring look very distinct thus making them a desirable addition to the whole dcor of any homes.

What makes this particular flooring material durable is the process on how each flooring is made. The process in creating engineered wood involves placing a layer of natural hard wood on a surface of a plywood which serves to reinforce the product. By sandwiching hardwood to plywood, this results to a very sturdy product that can withstand different kinds of abuse.

Engineered wood flooring is available in all types of hardwood and the home owner can choose a particular type of wood that they prefer including oak, mahogany, maple and even bamboo. With the varied choices of wood, it is easy to achieve the look of the flooring that you want to have. In order to protect the entire surface against grime and scratches, the wood is applied with a curing chemical to seal it.

This type of flooring material can last for a very long time and what makes it great is that it can be easily maintained by sanding it down to bring back its original luster. This type of flooring material looks just like the real thing but it comes with a lot of advantages. And unlike natural wood, it does not come with a lot of limitations so you can easily install the wood on rooms where you don't naturally install them such as the porch or the bathroom.




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