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Is Engineered Wood Flooring the “Perfect” Flooring?

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Is Engineered Wood Flooring the “Perfect” Flooring?

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Is Engineered Wood Flooring the “Perfect” Flooring? Tuesday July 28, 2009 Well, let’s jump right in. Engineered wood flooring solves a lot of the problems that solid hardwood and laminate flooring have. A few of those problems here: Engineered vs. Solid vs. Laminate Flooring. Briefly • Solid Hardwood: does not tolerate moisture well. • Solid Hardwood: can have uneven quality. • Laminate Flooring: does not tolerate moisture well. • Laminate Flooring: fake wood; cannot be sanded. With engineered wood flooring, a veneer of fine hardwood is laid on top of plywood. The veneer and plywood are laid at 90 degree angles to each other, which is done on purpose–to give the flooring better structural stability. Since the veneer is real wood, it can be sanded. Not fo