Engineered hardwood floors have a solid wood top and bottom but the middle or core layers are made of plywood.
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But it s also well known among professionals that hardwood floors are somewhat high maintenance and are a poor choice for wet locations.
It s an eco friendly choice and is less expensive than solid hardwoods.
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Installing hardwood floors can cost between 9 and 12 per square foot compared with about 3 to 5 per square foot for carpet so some homeowners opt to install hardwood floors only in some.
While trends like linoleum and shag carpet eek went out of style as quickly as they came into it hardwood flooring has for centuries been a failsafe choice for any and every aesthetic.
Unfinished hardwoods allow you to apply your own stain color.
If you re a commitment phobic shopper choosing interior flooring can feel like a never ending process.
3 fashion forward colors available in 3 1 4 in.
Engineered wood flooring is crafted from a combination of solid wood and plywood.
The challenge these floors don t face the stress of foot traffic or the constant sunlight that can fade solid and engi neered wood.
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These boards have a base often plywood plus a thin veneer of something like oak maple or hickory on top.
Artificial hardwood floors called laminate floors are available at a variety of price points and high quality laminate products can look deceptively similar to real wood.
Prefinished hardwood floors have a coating that protects them and they re ready to install right out of the box.
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Rather the flooring threats in these rooms come in liquid form.
Design your floor to your unique tastes with a variety of width and color options.
Hardwood flooring types engineered hardwood.
Compared to solid planks engineered hardwood offers a similar look that s easier on your budget.
Wide scraped solid hardwood and 3 additional popular colors available in 2 1 4 in 3 1 4 in.
In comparison real hardwood flooring costs an average 5 to 10 per square foot with installation running an additional 4 to 8 per square foot.