WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
Nothing beats the beauty of a hardwood floor. Installing hardwood will add warmth and elegance to any living space. If you're thinking of installing hardwood flooring in your home, learn the differences between Solid Wood and Engineered Wood Floors.
Keep in mind, both are 100% Real Wood. Also, explore your options with our Engineered Vinyl.
ENGINEERED
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Engineered wood flooring is constructed from multiple wood plies (another term for layer) with a solid wood top layer. Below the top layer is an inner core. At the bottom is a hardwood backing. Engineered wood create a structure that is less likely to buckle, gap, or react to fluctuations in humidity and temperature. You can install engineered flooring on any level, including below grade. It's a great choice for basements. They can be nailed down or glued down like traditional flooring. They can also be installed as floating floors, in which the boards are attached to each other and float about the subfloor.
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SOLID
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Solid hardwood boards are made from a single piece of lumber. The thickness of the board can vary, but most of Super Floor Center's solids are 3/4" thick. Solid hardwood expands and contracts in reaction to changes in moisture and temperature. Because of this factor, we only recommend solids to be used in rooms at ground level or above. Solid hardwood can be either glued, nailed or stapled to a wood subfloor.
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Engineered Vinyl |
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Our Engineered Vinyl utilizes the latest technology in water proof core flooring. It provides an elegant and durable floor while meeting all green building standards. Engineered Vinyl is suitable for residential and commercial projects and is suitable for installation on all grades. Our state of the art manufacturing process creates vinyl "wood" planks with textures that rival the real thing. Our Vinyl carries a 10 year commercial warranty and a lifetime residential warranty. Our Engineered Vinyl product is perfect for house with small children and or pets as it's durability can hold up to animal wear and tear and small spills are cleaned easily with a damp mop.
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