Solid hardwood floors and engineered floors are the two major categories of flooring found worldwide. Solid hardwood floors are made of planks milled from a single piece of timber. Solid hardwood floors were originally used for structural purposes, being installed perpendicular to the wooden support beams of a building known as joists or bearers. With the increased use of concrete as a subfloor in contemporary building construction, engineered wood flooring has gained more popularity and clientele. But it is not uncommon to find solid wood floors in houses that are more than 100-200 years old.
Engineered wood is the most common type of wood flooring used globally. Engineered wood flooring is composed of two or more layers of wood in the form of a plank. Engineered wood flooring is more stable because another layer is laid at a 90° angle to the layer above. The top layer (lamella) is wooden, that is visible when the flooring is installed and is adhered to the core. This stability makes it a universal product that can be installed over all types of subfloors above, below or on grade. Dimensional stability and universal use are other benefits of Engineered wood flooring. Patented installation systems allow for faster installation and easy replacement of boards. Engineered wood also allows for a floating installation where the planks are not adhered to the subfloor or to each other, further increasing ease of repair and reducing installation time. Engineered flooring is also suitable for underfloor and radiant heating systems. Engineered wood is more frequently pre-finished, has beveled edges, is very rarely site-finished, and is installed with glue or as a floating installation.
Kahrs is the godfather of floating engineered floors. Kahrs has been a leader of sustainable flooring since they initiated their bespoke flooring concept in Sweden in 1857. In England, McKay Flooring has been an authorized dealer offering Kahrs flooring and other types of parquet installation. Over the last 40 years, we have mastered our craft as the best wood flooring contractors in London. Our enviable list of clients includes such reputed names as Selfridges, Goldsmith College, and more. The new stunning Glasgow showroom in Edinburgh displays a range of wonderful flooring options. Get in touch with us today for best floor sanding Glasgow.
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