When considering hardwood flooring, it's essential to distinguish between solid wood and engineered wood.
- Solid wood flooring
- Nature in its purest form: Solid hardwood flooring is crafted from a single piece of timber. It's the traditional form of wood flooring and showcases natural beauty and grain patterns.
- Thickness: Typically ranges from ¾" to 5/16". Due to its thickness, it can be sanded and refinished multiple times over its lifetime.
- Moisture sensitivity: Solid wood floors can expand and contract with changes in your home's relative humidity. Ideally, they should be installed at or above ground level.
- Installation: Can be nailed or stapled down. Not typically suitable for floating installation.
- Engineered wood flooring
- Layered composition: Engineered wood floors are constructed with numerous layers of wood, with the top layer being a genuine hardwood veneer.
- Stability: The layered structure provides additional stability, making engineered wood less susceptible to shrinking or expanding with changes in humidity and temperature.
- Versatility: Suitable for basements and over radiant heating systems, where solid wood might not be ideal.
- Thickness and refinishing: While they can be less thick than solid wood, quality engineered wood flooring can still be sanded and refinished if needed. However, how many times depends on the thickness of the top veneer.
At Denver Carpet & Flooring, we offer a curated selection of solid and engineered hardwood floors, ensuring that every homeowner finds their perfect match. Breathe life into your living space and indulge in the timeless sophistication of hardwood flooring.
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