Get To Know The Secret Of Engineered Oak Flooring

Engineered oak flooring is slightly more expensive than solid oak flooring because it has more stability in terms of installation. The difference between both solid oak and engineered oak flooring is that while the former is made from a single layer of solid wood, engineered oak is made from joining together a single layer of solid oak wood with a soft plywood base.

Each layer of wood is placed within an arrangement of cross-grain structure. Then these layers are joined together in conditions of extreme heat and pressure. Thus, Engineered Oak Flooring is unlikely to be affected by changes in conditions of humidity. Another advantage is that it can be installed within all levels in a house, but only so with the help of proper rules of procedure and application.

Engineered Oak Flooring is Micro-bevelled through all the 4 sides. It is also commercially available in a repertoire of finishes. However, the most popular varieties are usually Lacquered, Oiled, and Unfinished. Engineered oak is usually made in 3 layers, comprising a Solid Oak face or wear layer of between 3mm - 6mm, with a plywood backing that forms the T&G, and another layer below which helps in creating and maintaining balance.

It is precisely because of this structural feature that Engineered Oak Flooring is even more stable than Solid Oak even when it is being subjected to differing intensities of heat, humidity, and moisture. This feature of stability allows the floor to be installed as a floating floor if the conditions are permissible, whether it is on concrete and timber floors.

Unlike solid oak, certain sizes of Engineered Oak are also ideal for under floor heating. But that again can only happen when the techniques are followed faithfully and the requisite levels of heat, humidity and moisture are maintained.

The advantages offered by engineered oak flooring are numerous. Firstly, it provides for an
extra stability over Solid Oak allows it to be fitted in situations where the latter cannot be used. Also, there can be a drastic reduction of installation costs as engineered oak floors can be installed by people as long as they faithfully follow all the specified rules as needed. It can be much cheaper to fit than Solid Oak because it can be 'edge-glued' and floated. Also, engineered Oak can be installed as wider boards sans the need for face fixing. Also, usually the boards are clearer than a solid board. From a single oak board, three times as many engineered oak boards can be obtained as compared to a solid board of the same size.

This is also available in a variety of finishes, unlike solid oak; it also helps in maintaining a cleaner and dust free atmosphere in the house. Thus it is environmentally sound as well. As of now, the only disadvantage is that it is a little more expensive and, might put off potential buyers who are inexperienced in the business. However, once the advantageous characteristics are explained, things become clearer. Thus engineered oak floors are a way to a stable house.