Nothing adds warmth and beauty to a home like hardwood flooring. In the past the only option was genuine, natural hardwood, today a homeowner has a choice between natural hardwood flooring in Downers Grove and engineered wood flooring. Both of these materials are real wood but there are major differences between the two.
Engineered vs. solid hardwood flooring:
Solid hardwood floors are about ¾ inch thick solid wood boards; this thickness allows them to be refinished numerous times over their lifetime.
Engineered wood floors on the other hand is factory made, it has a core of plywood in most cases with a top layer of hardwood veneer. Laminated flooring is more resistant to moisture and heat but cannot be refinished to the same extent as real hardwood.
Performance:
Both solid hardwood flooring and engineered flooring in Downers Grove are designed for beauty and durability under the conditions found in today’s active homes. Although this is the case, they do have differences in performance.
* Solid hardwood flooring is nailed to the subfloor. As natural hardwood swells in moisture rich environments they are best suited for installation in rooms that are above grade and wooden sub flooring.
* Engineered wood is more stable; it is less prone to buckling or rippling and is highly resistant to wear and tear. This material is more tolerant to moisture and the flooring can be laid directly on concrete.
Installation:
Installing hardwood flooring in Downers Grove is more complicated than installing engineered wood flooring. To install hardwood floors correctly requires skill and is best left to professionals.
Engineered floors are simpler to install, they can be fastened to the sub floor with nails or glue. They do not actually require any fastening, the tongue and grove construction allows them to attach to each other and float above the sub flooring.
Wood flooring in Downers Grove has always been a favorite for discerning homeowners and always will be. For a wide selection of both natural and engineered hardwood flooring you are invited to visit the showroom of Best Buy Carpet and Granite.
