Homeowners in need of new flooring may want to consider the many benefits of engineered wood floors. If you consider investigating this style of floor,then you'll find you have a large selection to choose from as this is the most utilised style today.
Engineered wood flooring is constructed with real lumber that has been flattened into several layers. Furthermore, multiple thicknesses are created through the engineering process to build the wood planks, and each sheet is set in different directions to increase durability. From this construction method, you can feel confident that your engineered wood floor could in fact be sturdier than solid wood.
You may of course be contemplating buying some laminate or solid wood flooring instead of engineered, but there are of course pro's and cons. Laminate flooring can scratch and may not last very long is exposed to water, and the hollow sound that they can make when you walk across them can be bothersome for some homeowners.
Solid wood as an options can turn out to be very expensive and also time consuming to install (or indeed therefore expensive to install). Moreover, solid wood can lose its shimmer over time requiring maintenance, yet too much polish and it may become slippery, which can of course cause falls.
Engineered flooring is affordable and easy to install. This style of plank is laid using a floating method, and this increases the speed of installation since the planks are not nailed down. There are also benefits regarding repair and replacement as they will be easier to access and remove.
You also have the option of selecting wider planks is you decide to go for engineered wood. Additionally, it can be installed without the use of sub-floors increasing its cost-effectiveness. You may consider this type of flooring for areas where solid hardwood cannot be installed - such as over concrete, in basements and with the use of radiant heating. Also, engineered floors do not crown or buckle like hard wood can.
This is also a great flooring option to install if you have children since spills and accidents are a common child occurrence. Additionally, homeowners with pets will benefit from the easy clean-up that engineered wood flooring provides. Furthermore, they are recommended for high traffic areas where they are able to withstand the extra abuse.
The choice of finish is also something that you get control over. You can choose from styles that include distressed and wire brushing to oiled and lacquered polishes. Also, you'll have a variety of colour options to create the ambiance that you desire (choose the colours through different woods, like oak or walnut).
Another great benefit is that if you or someone in your family has allergies, then relief can be found when you remove carpeting and install your new flooring. Carpets tend to accumulate dust, dander and mould spores causing allergy sufferers to be greatly affected. This does not happen with plank based floors, so the allergens have less places to reside.
Another benefit over carpets is the fact that carpets require additional maintenance; frequent vacuuming, regular shampooing etc., especially if you have children and pets that can easily stain your carpets with smelly substances.
As a homeowner, you'll enjoy the look of hardwood flooring in your home without the problems that solid hard wood can cause. Furthermore, engineered wood flooring will increase the value of your home while you enjoy the comfort and elegance that it provides.
No comments:
Post a Comment