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Hard Wood Flooring V Engineered

  • 26-01-2011 9:47pm
    #1
    *WKD*
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭


    Is there much difference. I heard that hard wood can move with extreme weathers such as our previous summer and winter. Engineered was suggested as it stays put? Anyone any input into this or experience with engineered? TIA


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  • #2
    paddy147
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    *WKD* wrote: »
    Is there much difference. I heard that hard wood can move with extreme weathers such as our previous summer and winter. Engineered was suggested as it stays put? Anyone any input into this or experience with engineered? TIA


    Solid wood moves and flexes,engineered doesnt move,its stays put and its better for high usage areas and high load useage

    Especially if you have kids running around or theres alot of traffic moving on it.;)

    I opted for beveled wide plank engineered white oak in the end,as it was more suited to my needs and requirements.


  • #3
    *WKD*
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭*WKD*


    That's great. Yup lots of traffic. Seeking quotes right now! Thanks


  • #4
    buck65
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    The main problem with hardwood floors is the fitters or builders who install it without the required moisture level checks on the concrete beneath , especially in new homes. If this is done and tests below 4% that immediately stops about 90% of problems with hardwood floors.
    The plywood backing on engineered floors can absorb alot more moisture without moving for the most part and that is why it is a safer option.
    However solid wood is a floor for life as it can be sanded and refinished, the same is true with some engineered floors with a 5mm or 6mm solid veneer.
    I sell flooring and have seen some engineered floors where the veneer is only 3 or 4mm and I would hate to go sanding these floors!
    Expect to pay from €25m2 for these lighter veneers up to €30m2 for the thicker ones in oak 125/150mm wide. Wider boards 175/200mm would be over €40 in oak. other options such as walnut are usually dearer.
    Solid chinese white oak would be in the mid €20s m2 at the moment.
    Engineered flooring is rapidly taking over and solid flooring will be athing of the past except special orders in a year!


  • #5
    paddy147
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    Forgot to say,that I went for a 6mm top oak layer,so I get the maximum amount of sanding out of it,in the future years to come.

    But I dont plan to be doing any floor sanding for a long time to come.


  • #6
    *WKD*
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭*WKD*


    Thats great thanks - I got a quote for 6mm also in oak - well from NI and it worked out I think 35m2 sterling. It defo seems like the way forward!!:)


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