Is solid hardwood the best in all cases?
Engineered floors (also known as Longstrip or Europlank flooring) are more stable than solid wood flooring, i.e. less likely to expand and contract with changes of temperature and humidity. A concrete slab will likely have higher moisture content than most plywood subfloors, making the more stable engineered floor a better choice. Engineered floors can be installed over concrete slab without requiring a plywood subfloor, which would be necessary for a solid hardwood floor. Engineered floors would therefore minimize height gain in comparison to solid hardwood. (Back to top) Are engineered floors less durable and impossible to re-surface? Re-surfacing can be performed just like solid wood floors but not as many times as a solid floor. A professional sanding crew can successfully sand an engineered hardwood floor two or three times. (Back to top) How do I maintain my hardwood floors? Use a soft bristle vacuum or untreated dust mop on a daily basis to keep the grit off the floor. Felt furn
