If you are in the market for new hardwood floors, you may want to consider engineered wood as an option. It is a popular mid to top-level flooring choice among home owners for various reasons. To find out if engineered hardwood flooring is right for your home, it is best to review its advantages and disadvantages; and then determine which factors on each side carry the most weight with you. Continue reading to evaluate the most notable pros and cons of engineered hardwood flooring.

Engineered Wood Floors

Engineered wood is not entirely hardwood, but mostly a wood product made with bonded wood fibers and adhesive veneer panels. It is manufactured using recycled veneers and woods from several types of tree subspecies. Engineered wood flooring is constructed with layers of ply wood, and then finished off with a top veneer layer of real hardwood. This top layer is stained and treated just as any hardwood floor would be. The layer beneath the top hardwood ply is called the structural support core board. And the layers beneath that are called backing layers, used for stability.

PROS

The best advantage to installing engineered hardwood floors is the price points. Because it does not require an abundant amount of real solid hardwood, it is much cheaper all around. For anyone remodeling or renovating on a budget, but still desires the look AND feel of hardwood floors, this is a great cost-effective alternative.

Additional Advantages Include:

• Easy Installation
• Highly Durable and Strong
• Excellent Stability
• Long-Lasting
• Easy Maintenance
• Not Impacted By Moisture or Changes in Temperature
• Countless Designs, Finishes, and Styles
• Less Prone to Warping and Water Damage

CONS

The major drawback to engineered hardwood flooring is probably the thin layer of real hardwood veneer. Because it is so thin, it is more vulnerable to grooves, dents, and other forms of wear. This means it will most likely need to be replaced because engineered wood cannot be redone over and over again like solid hardwood floors. This is especially true for areas of homes with heavy foot traffic. Aside from vulnerable veneers, engineered wood floors are susceptible to shape distortion. Although they are highly durable, their shape can distort overtime, and can even warp or twist. This means it will require some repairs after a while.

For professional advice regarding hardwood floors and flooring installation, call your local home remodeling service.

Restoration By L & B, LLC

Call Restoration By L & B, LLC at 317-454-3612 for hardwood floor installation in Indianapolis, Indiana. Licensed general contractor and owner, Lee Elliot, is happy to answer your questions about engineered hardwood flooring and flooring installation. We offer residential and commercial remodeling, restoration, renovation, and repair services at the most competitive prices in town. In fact, we will BEAT any price, guaranteed! Give us a call today at 317-454-3612 and learn more about hardwood flooring service and installation in Indianapolis, IN.