When deciding on what kind of elevated hardwood flooring to implement in your home or company, one of the most important considerations is whether to go for sturdy or durable engineered wood flooring? This guide to engineered wood flooring (พื้น ไม้ เอ็น จิ เนีย ร์, which is the term in Thai) is intended to address questions and provide tools to assist in making a decision.
Engineered Wood Flooring: What is it?
Engineered wood flooring is composed of layers instead of single wood. The top part of engineered wood flooring is usually made of hardwood Walnut or Hickory flooring. Other common materials include Oak, Cherry, and Maple. Multiple levels of plywood or wood under this veneer tend to form an excellent core that is less likely to increase or compress when exposed to fluctuations in humidity and temperature. As a result, engineered wood flooring is suitable for applications where solid hardwood flooring cannot be found, such as basements or on concrete.
Are There Any Limitations Of Engineered Wood Flooring?
Engineered flooring works well in the 30-55 percent relative humidity range, according to the NWFA. Engineered flooring does not necessarily prefer drier temperatures or climates with seasonal decreases in relative humidity. Excessive dryness can cause cracks in the wear layer of engineered flooring in places where the relative humidity drops below 30% for a prolonged period. This is not a manufacturing flaw. It is merely the structure’s response to an overly dry atmosphere.
Is Engineered Wood Flooring Durable?
Though solid wood floors are famous for their long-term longevity, engineered hardwood flooring is high in rooms with moisture. The engineered hardwood flooring’s various wood and plywood layers help protect the floor from spreading and shrinking as humidity and temperatures change over time.
What are the Best Places to Use Engineered Wood Flooring?
Engineered wood flooring is suitable for basements or other spaces below ground level where humidity and temperature fluctuations can cause the floor to stretch and compress more drastically. Engineered wood flooring is also suitable for installation over asphalt or radiant heating systems. Engineered flooring was developed initially to increase efficiency in high humidity conditions. A solid foundation should be considered in places where relative humidity regularly falls below 30% over long periods. Also, you can use engineered wood flooring with a stair handrail (ราว จับ บันได, term in Thai) and other interior pieces.
