Types of Wood Flooring
There are three types of wood flooring. The following information about
these three types of wood will help you find the right one for you.
Solid: Is simply one piece of wood from top to bottom. In most cases,
solid flooring is nailed down to 3/4" plywood and is excellent for
most areas of a home on the ground level or above. Solid flooring
allows you to customize by including borders, patterns, and corner
treatments.
Engineered: Is a wood flooring product that consists of layers of
wood pressed together. Engineered flooring is ideal for glue-down
installation or float-in installation above grade, on grade, or
below grade including basements and humid climates. Because the
grains run in different directions, engineered florring is more
dimensionally stable than solid wood.
Acrylic Impregnated: Is a process where acrylics are injected into
the wood creating super-hard, extremely durable flooring. They are
used mainly in commercial installations or in heavy traffic areas.