Introducing Chevron Engineered Wood Flooring

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:32:21

Introducing Chevron Engineered Wood Flooring Chevron patterns are immediately recognizable by their “V” shape. A commonly used symbol in modern day times as well as in the past, chevrons are used to indicate rank or service on police uniforms as well as being found in interior design and heraldry. Originating on pottery and in rock carvings, evidence of the existence [...] more >>

10 Reasons Why People Choose Wood Flooring

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:11:26

10 Reasons Why People Choose Wood Flooring It looks great. There’s no getting away from the fact that a wooden floor looks great. Currently one of the most sought after flooring options, it’s no surprise that the rich and famous have used this material to floor their castles and stately homes for centuries. There’s an option to suit every budget. While certain [...] more >>

How To Choose Engineered Wood Flooring Width

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:06:18

How To Choose Engineered Wood Flooring Width Engineered wood flooring comes in a whole range of widths and it can be confusing when you’re shopping around for your first engineered wood floor to work out which is best for you. In actual fact, there are no hard and fast rules about which width is best in which situation, but there are some [...] more >>

18/4 Thick Engineered Wood Flooring

Engineered wood flooring is a popular and authentic wood flooring option. A strong contender for market share against solid wood, you can see why it is so popular, in both traditional and modern interiors. Not to be confused with laminate flooring, engineered wood flooring is a highly stable and versatile flooring product, which looks just like solid wood. Available in a whole host of sizes, colours and grades, engineered wood flooring can be used pretty much throughout the home and has the added benefit of being suitable for installation over under floor heating.

18/4 thick, engineered wood flooring is engineered wood flooring which is a total of 18mm thick and boasts a solid oak lamella or top layer which is 4mm thick. The thickness of the solid oak lamella or top layer is an important consideration when choosing which engineered wood flooring will best suit your project. This is because it is the thickness of the lamella or the top layer which will determine how often the floor can be sanded and re-finished. The more often the floor can be sanded or re-finished, the longer its life expectancy. 18/4 thick, engineered wood flooring should normally be able to be sanded and re-finished up to 5 times.

18/4 thick, engineered wood flooring is not normally thought to be suitable for installation over under floor heating.