Engineered flooring Durban

Engineered Flooring - Durban Not everyone can have a pure hardwood floor installed in their home. It has nothing to do with taste or expense, but rather the fact that it just isn't practical. In some cases, installing a hardwood floor may only lead to damage of that floor, which is something that no one wants to see happen. Still, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a wood floor at all.

Today's technology and manufacturing skills have given us the ability to put hardwood floors in all sorts of locations without the worry of warping, shrinking, and other damage.

Engineered flooring Durban is the ideal choice for such locations. People who hope to install wood floors in basements or other high moisture content areas can look to engineered flooring as the answer. They are also the best choice if you have a situation in which direct glue to concrete application is necessary. You don't want to glue gorgeous hardwood to a floor - especially in a location where the wood may expand or shrink.

Because engineered flooring is specially made with veneers and a special inner core, it is much less able to absorb or lose moisture over time, which is why you don't need to worry about it shrinking, expanding, cracking, or warping in areas where moisture levels may be an issue. You can even put engineered flooring over radiant heat floors.

Typically a plank of engineered flooring is made with a layer veneer on the top and bottom with a multiple piece material core. There are different options available when it comes to engineered flooring, and if you aren't sure you understand the variations between them, you can always ask your floor manufacturer to explain. In this way, you can also discuss which one might work best for your needs so you will have the highest quality floor for your home.

If you aren't sure about the quality of the flooring, ask about tests that the manufacturer does on the pieces. You should expect at least a variety of tests, including water submersion. A good piece of engineered flooring can withstand up to 48 hours submerged in water without any delamination. You can also get a variety of widths available, though the wider you go, the fewer selections of woods may be available due to their particular natures and the overall final stability of the flooring pieces.

Speak with a manufacturer today to find out if this type of flooring is the right choice for the room you have in mind.