What is the difference between an engineering floor and solid hardwood floor ?
Solid products, available in planks, strips or parquet are manufactured from solid piece of wood. Engineered products, available in planks, strips or long strip, are manufactured of hardwood using a three or five cross directional laminated construction, With a top layer of premium hardwood. This construction counteracts the natural tendency of wood to expand and contract with seasonal changes in temperature and humidity, making engineering products dimensionally stable.
Solid products, available in planks, strips or parquet are manufactured from solid piece of wood. Engineered products, available in planks, strips or long strip, are manufactured of hardwood using a three or five cross directional laminated construction, With a top layer of premium hardwood. This construction counteracts the natural tendency of wood to expand and contract with seasonal changes in temperature and humidity, making engineering products dimensionally stable..
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