What are engineered wood floors?
Engineered wood flooring is an increasingly popular choice for homes because of its durability and longevity. Although engineered wood flooring looks very similar to hardwood flooring, it is made from a variety of layered materials, while hardwood flooring is made entirely from wood.Engineered Hardwood Floor ConstructionEngineered wood floors, unlike traditional hardwood floors, are made up of a variety of layers. Multiple layers of wood are pressed together to create one solid piece. Softer woods, such as plywood, are used for the middle layers, while harder woods are used for the top layers. The top layer is a hardwood veneer that will help to curb wear and tear over time.Widths of Engineered Wood Flooring PlanksEngineered wood flooring planks range from three to seven inches in width. This allows for wood flooring to either be very dramatic with the use of wide planks, or very simple by using narrow planks. The varying widths also mimic real wood flooring, which is cut to a variety
