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If you are looking for wood flooring for your home, there are some things you should keep in mind before you choose solid or engineered hardwood flooring. There are a few things to consider like thickness, cost, installation, and durability.
Express Floorings offers both options for you to choose from. The thickness of solid wood is great than engineered flooring because there is more natural wood on top of the plywood layer. Engineered hardwood uses half of the natural wood on top of the plywood layer. Natural wood flooring lasts longer than engineered because it is thicker and will last for decades if it is maintained correctly.
With engineered wood flooring, you’re creating opposing forces and the natural movement of the planks is a lot more restricted. Sometimes they are so thin that you might face troubles when it comes to sanding it after installation and there will be a chance of the flooring cracking or breaking. However, engineered wood flooring has a higher resistance to heat and moisture than natural wood flooring. You need to keep all this in mind before you choose wood flooring.
Both of these options come either pre-finished or polished. Between these hardwood types, pre-finished is good if you want to be sure what it will look like once it’s installed. With the site finished product, you have more control over how much sheen you would want and the depth of the stain.
If you want to install the same wood flooring in all the rooms of your home, then you can go for engineered wood as it reacts well to fluctuations in humidity and temperature. Both of these options are durable and offer great style and a classic look. Given your budget and all other factors, choose an option that suits you best.