An attractive and durable floor will not only provide an aesthetically pleasing and hard-wearing foundation for your property, but it can also add value and ‘saleability’ if placed on the market. Layered wood flooring is manufactured from a number of layers of wood glued and pressed together in opposing directions to create stable and durable flooring.
The overall look of this engineered floor type is much the same as traditional wood flooring, but is more dimensionally stable and structurally secure, and is therefore ideal for under-floor heating, as its properties won’t be altered regardless of temperature fluctuations. Layered wooden flooring usually consists of three or four layers – a top hardwood layer, a middle ‘core’ layer and a balancing bottom section, usually made of softwood. These layers are then glued together, at 90 degrees to one another, offering stability and pleasing looks.
Laminate flooring is essentially a fibreboard or chipboard plank covered with a glossy ‘veneer’ of a wood finish. Laminate floors represent an alternative to solid wood or layered wood flooring, and offer a cheap yet durable option. And with click-and-lock installations becoming increasingly widespread, they are simple to fit in the area in which they are required. Laminated materials that provide a waterproof finish can be layed in all necessary areas where moisture is likely to be present.
Real wood flooring comprises of thick wooden planks that are fitted using a tongue and groove technique to provide a solid and attractive finish to a room. This type of floor can be sanded to restore it to its natural finish following ‘wear and tear’ that often occurs. There is a wide array of wood flooring choices available, so be aware of the various types to ensure you get the optimum performance from your floors.
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