Comparison of wooden flooring

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Basic comparison of the different types of wooden
flooring
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Wooden flooring Where to Start?

• There are mainly three types of wooden flooring
• Laminate
• Engineered wood
• Solid hardwood
• Each type has its own unique characteristics and
  it depends on the home owner which one they
  prefer.

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Laminate Flooring

• Laminate flooring is mainly made of fibreboard,
  with a thin photographic image of real wood that
  is applied on the core of the fibreboard.
• It consist of three layers
• Decorative Layer This layer is a durable,
  transparent layer which is stain resistant. This
  also holds the detailed image of wood to give the
  impression of hardwood flooring.
• Fiberboard Core This is the layer that provides
  shock absorption and stability.
• Bottom layer A layer of melamine is coated on
  this layer to provide extra stability.

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Engineered wood

• Engineered hardwood is very similar to laminate,
  with the biggest difference that all layers are
  made out of wood
• Layer one usually comprises of real hardwood.
• Layer two (and sometimes three) consist of less
  expensive wood that are glued together to create
  a stable and shock absorbent core.

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Solid hardwood

• Solid hardwood is a single cut of 100 wood.

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How difficult is it to install?

• Laminate flooring uses an interlocking system for
  easy installation and can be put on top of an
  existing floor.
• Engineered wood can also be laid on top of
  another floor, but might need glue or nails.
• Solid hardwood, on the other hand, must be nailed
  or glued into place.

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Further considerations?

• Due to solid hardwood being 100 wood, it does
  respond to humidity and moisture, and therefore
  it is advisable to not install in places such as
  a basement etc.
• Only engineered wood and solid hardwood can be
  sanded and refinished.

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