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Engineered – 20mm Brushed Matt 44.99 m2
£103.47 -
Engineered – 14mm Natural Brushed Matt 38.99 m2
£89.67 -
Engineered – 14mm Smokey Brushed 42.99 m2
£98.87 -
Engineered – 14mm Natural Oiled 35.99 m2
£82.77 -
Engineered – 18mm Brushed Oiled 64.99 m2
£149.47 -
Engineered – 14mm Brushed Oiled 38.99 m2
£89.67 -
Engineered – 14mm Herringbone 72.99 m2
£167.87 -
Engineered – 14mm Herringbone Brushed 76.99 m2
£177.07
What is Engineered Wood Flooring?
To be considered an engineered wood floor the decorative layer must be real wood. Unlike laminate flooring, where the decorative layer is a print, engineered floors can only have a natural decorative top layer. There is real wood used in making a laminate floor. Wood chips are used in the core HDF material, but there is no real wood used in the decorative surface.
The decorative top layer of real wood can be any thickness. As a general rule, thicker top layers provide longer life and can be sanded more times. It’s also worth noting, that a thicker top layer can add to the cost.
The second component of engineered flooring is the core board. This provides the base layer that the decorative layer is bonded to. The core board is very important. It provides strength and stability to the overall floor. The core is made from materials that are considered more stable than solid wood flooring when exposed to changes in moisture and heat. There are various types of core board used in engineered wood flooring.
Types Of Engineered Floors?
Multi-ply engineered wood floor is the most common type. It provides the closest feeling underfoot too solid wood flooring. The multiple layers provide extra resistance to cupping and over-expansion. Total thickness normally ranges from 13mm up to 20mm. The extra strength in the core plywood allows stability in wide widths of up to 350mm.
3-ply engineered floor is another popular choice. It feels fantastic when installed while still providing great resistance to cupping and overexpansion. Total thicknesses normally range from 12-18mm. We only recommend 3-ply core for boards in widths up to 200mm. This is because the core is not as strong as a multi-ply core and can, therefore, be unstable in wide plank wood floors.
HDF core engineered flooring is a less common type. However, they are growing in popularity as they can be extremely versatile. The core works very well with DIY friendly click installation systems so installation is fast and simple. High-density fiber cores are naturally strong, so the total thickness can often be reduced, making transitions easier between other floor types.