Minggu, 28 Oktober 2012

Facts About Engineered Wood Flooring

By Gill Christ


A mature hardwood tree has a lot of uses and it is one of the best sources of timber to build homes. In fact, homes made from wood last for a long time but thanks to technology, wood can last longer still because it can be engineered to withstand abuse from nature. This particular wood is called engineered wood and it is often used as a flooring material.

This particular type of flooring material looks very elegant and sophisticated. What makes engineered wood flooring great is that they can withstand heavy traffic thus they are great in places such as in the kitchen or in the porch. Moreover, this type of flooring material also comes with a lot of benefits because its beauty is combined with a reliable process that makes this particular material stand out from the rest.

In UK, this particular flooring material is preferred by a lot of people due to its elegance and sophisticated look. In fact, there are lots of engineered wood flooring London companies that create attractive engineered wood that are not only durable but can complement any type of homes. In fact, homes that have been installed with engineered wood flooring look very distinct thus making them a desirable addition to the whole dcor of any homes.

The reason why this particular flooring material is very durable is the process on how it is made. It involves gluing a piece of natural hardwood on top of a thick plywood which then reinforces the entire product. In fact, this particular process often leads to a durable flooring material that can withstand any types of abuse from nature and even from humans.

This type of wood is available in different kinds of hardwoods and while home owners can choose from a wide selection of hardwood such as maple, oak, mahogany, they also have the option to choose soft wood such as bamboo and others. To protect the wood from water, it is applied with a chemical finish to cure the product.

Engineered wood flooring can last for a very long time and its original luster can be maintained by sanding the wood to make the look new at all times. This particular type of flooring material looks like wood so it can give a sophisticated look in your home. However unlike wood, you do not suffer from its many limitations thus you can install the floor on rooms that do not only receive high traffic but also those that are slightly exposed to moisture and sunlight.




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