Quality Hardwood Flooring Services

Solid wood floors are one solid piece of wood that has tongue and groove sides. Engineered Wood Floors are manufactured from thin sheets or piles of wood that are laminated on top of each other but in the opposite directions (cross-ply construction) to create dimensionally stable and water-resistant planks that hold better against moisture and humidity than solid hardwood.

Solid hardwood is a traditional version of hardwood floors made from solid wide planks of real wood that are fitted together using tongue and groove method. Solid hardwood floors are more expensive and durable than engineered hardwood floors. It lasts longer, but it’s vulnerable to humidity and warping; hence, they are used in nail down installations and are not recommended for installations below ground level or directly over a concrete slab.

Being a natural product, solid hardwood flooring is sensitive. It will expand and contract in response to seasonal changes in moisture. Hence, it’s important to leave proper expansion area around the perimeter and to acclimate the wood prior to installation. This will help assure a lasting, beautiful application. Solid hardwood planks are much thicker than engineered hardwood planks with an added wear layer. This extra thickness allows for repeated refinishing and sanding, which will help maintain and extend the life of your solid wood floors. It’s recommended to use solid wood flooring in the ground floor.