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Engineered Hardwood Flooring

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  • Monday 10 am - 6 pm
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  • Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Friday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
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What Makes Engineered Floors Unique?

Engineered Hardwood Flooring

Engineered wood is real wood, but instead of one solid piece it consists of 3 to 10 thin layers of wood, called plies, that are assembled and glued in a cross-ply construction. The top layer of wood can range from 1/16" to 1/6" thick. Overall board thickness ranges from 1/4" to 3/4". Due to its multi-ply structure, engineered wood is much more stable than solid wood and is less susceptible to shrinking and expanding with changes in temperatures and humidity.

Keep In Mind:

Engineered wood can be installed directly over concrete and can also be installed below ground level. Engineered wood with a top layer thinner than 1/10" cannot be refinished; however, it can be recoated to renew the surface of the floor.
 

 

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Site-Finished vs. Prefinished

Prefinished
A prefinish, or factory finish, creates a no muss, no fuss installation. There's no dust from sanding, no fumes from chemicals, no waiting for the finish to dry. These floors are warranted to last longer than site-finished floors–typically 15 to 25 years, versus 3 to 5 years. This is because factory applied urethane finishes are much tougher and longer lasting than site-applied finishes. With all the color choices available in prefinished hardwood flooring, there's no need to custom stain site-finished floors to get just the right look for your home. 
If you like the look of site-finished flooring, but want the durability of prefinished flooring, choose a product with a square end and edge.

Site-Finished
Advocates of site-finishing like the fact that the floor can be sanded after it's installed to even out any imperfections. Site finishing also gives you the widest selection of stain colors to choose from. However, on-site sanding and finishing can produce heavy fumes, messy dust and significant waiting time from when the floor is laid until it can be enjoyed. In addition, labor costs for on-site finishing may drive up your installation costs.

Keep in Mind:

Prefinished floors are warranted for a longer time period than site-finished floor