What Is the Process of Manufacturing Wooden Flooring?
Solid Hardwood Traditional hardwood floors are made from solid planks of lumber. They are usually 3/4″ thick and two to three inches wide. These floors are also available in many other sizes, including wide planks or thin strips, and are made from species such as cherry, oak, maple or pine. Trees are harvested and debarked, then sliced into boards. The boards are cut and dried, then sanded to create a smooth finish. Some wooden flooring is prefinished at the factory with multiple coats of stain or sealer. Others are left unfinished so that they can be stained during installation. Engineered Wood Because of the high cost of wood flooring, many homeowners choose engineered wood as an affordable alternative. Engineered wood is made of multiple layers, or plies of wood. The base is built from layers of plywood, hardboard or oriented-strand board, and is held together using a resinous adhesive. It is topped with a very thin layer of wood veneer, which is sliced off of a log using a wood lat
