Engineered wood flooring is a modern and advanced product that is designed to withstand the impact of moisture, humidity and temperature fluctuations without wood getting damaged. Engineered wood flooring is often mistaken to be the same product as laminate. However, unlike laminate that is not made out of real wood products, engineered wood consists of real wood products, plywood, etc.
Engineered wood floorboards differ from solid wood flooring significantly. It is designed to be less prone to the impact of moisture and humidity, which means that engineered wood flooring can even be installed in the bathroom, basement, kitchen, conservatory, etc. without getting damaged due to the expansion of the floorboards. Engineered wood floorboards have an advanced structure of layers with all layers glued together crisscrossed to form the core of the floorboard. The core is then topped with a layer of hardwood that is called lamella. The lamella layer comes with different thickness, depending on the quality of the engineered wood flooring. Also depending on the thickness of the lamella layer, engineered wood floorboards can be re-sanded up to four times.
Besides looking as beautiful as solid wood flooring, being available in a variety of wood species and colours, being very durable, sturdy and hard-wearing, engineered wood flooring is also a product that offers a bunch of choice and flexibility. Whenever a solid wood floor cannot be installed in a room for some reason, often because of the fact a subfloor cannot be completely dry or level, engineered wood flooring is the perfect alternative. You can enjoy the beauty of wood everywhere around the house thanks to the floating installation method. Engineered wood floors can also be installed by the glue-down method.
Every wood floor installation projects start with preparation on-site. This is a very important initial step that ensures the flooring construction will last for a very long time, look beautiful, be durable, sturdy, solid. The preparation process involves inspecting the condition of the subfloor and allowing the flooring materials to acclimatise to the environment of the room, where installation is planned.
However, unlike solid wood flooring, engineered wood is a more flexible option and does not require so much preparation. First of all, engineered wood floorboards are designed to be less prone to the impact of moisture and humidity. Therefore, you don’t need to leave the flooring materials out of their packaging on-site for so long. However, make sure to still let the floorboards acclimatise to their new environment.
Another major advantage of engineered wood flooring is the opportunity to be installed the floating way, which means the floor can be installed over a subfloor that cannot be completely levelled and uniform for some reason. However, before the engineered floorboards are laid down, our installation specialists will inspect the condition of the subfloor, make sure it is dry, clean, and as level as possible, take care of all that can be done to improve the condition of the subfloor.
Always leave your engineered wood installation project in the hands of experienced and knowledgeable professionals like the members of our reliable team. Engineered wood floor fitting may not be as complex as installing a solid wood floor or parquetry, however, it still requires professional performance for flawless results.
All members of our team go through expensive and advanced training and develop the skills and craftsmanship through years of experience working in the field and gaining knowledge and understanding of the best methods for installing a durable and beautiful floor.
Engineered wood floors are designed to last for a really long time, all you need to do in order to ensure a lasting and durable floor for decades is proper maintenance and perfect installation. You can rely on our engineered wood floor fitting specialists to work on your project with a tailored approach and respect your individual requirements and needs as well as the specifics of your project and space.
One of the main reasons engineered wood flooring is so popular and well-loved is because it can be installed anywhere and everywhere unlike solid wood floors that offer limited options and opportunities. The floating fitting method ensures you can enjoy a beautiful wooden floor even when the subfloor is not level and even. Engineered wood floorboards come with a built-in locking system. It allows engineered wood floorboards to be connected to each other with no adhesive. The interlocking method allows quick and easy installation. Keep in mind that floating installation without the use of wood adhesive requires the installation of an underlayment first that will work as a moisture barrier, ensure efficient insulation and offer a cushioning effect for more comfort, durability and stability.
You can have your engineered wood floor also installed by glueing it down. Engineered wood floors are also offered with a tongue-and-groove structure, which means the floorboards can be connected to each other by pushing the tongue part to the groove part and bond them together with a high-quality wood adhesive. Our reliable, experienced and knowledgeable floor installation specialists will help you have the floor of your dreams. They ensure a smooth-running installation project with minimal disruption to your day-to-day life.