When it comes to wood flooring, you can choose between solid wood flooring and engineered wood flooring NZ. Solid wood flooring as the name suggests is made of solid cured wood finished off with a surface finish while engineered wood is made of a layer of hardwood, plywood and a layer of hardwood veneer.
• Less costly
Solid wood flooring is very expensive. When you are working with a limited budget, this is not the best option to choose. Wooden floors Auckland made from engineered wood are cheaper and still offer a high level of performance.
• More versatile
Engineered wood is more versatile than solid wooden flooring Auckland. It is manufactured in a variety of colors and grain designs to suit different applications. You can use it for your indoor floors, patio decking and even in commercial applications.
• More stable
Engineered wood is more stable than solid wood flooring. This is because of its resistance to moisture and humidity. When exposed to excess moisture and humidity, solid wood tends to warm and crack, which is irreversible. This makes engineered wood ideal for low-grade installations, such as basements, over radiant heating systems and with concrete sub floors.
• Easy to maintain
Floors made of engineered hardwood are easy to clean and maintain. The engineered hardwood floors come in high quality finished making refinishing often unnecessary. Most of the damage occurs in high traffic areas or under the weight of heavy furniture with time. You can get professional sanding and refinishing in case this happens.
