Engineered Hardwood Flooring is a product made up of a core of hardwood, plywood or HDF and a top layer of hardwood veneer that is glued on the top surface of the core and is available in almost any hardwood species. The product thus has the natural characteristics of the selected wood species as opposed to a photographic layer of laminate floors. The engineered product has been designed to provide greater stability, particularly where moisture or heat pose problems for Solid Hardwood Floors. Engineered floors are installed by the floating method either by a click system or by gluing the tongue and grove together. This makes it ideal if you are looking to install a real wood floor over a concrete base as the installation is much easier.

Is there is a difference in the appearance of solid and engineered wood floor?

No, the look the same, the top hardwood layer is the same genuine hardwood you have in solid hardwood floors.

What is the thickness of the hardwood veneer on an engineered wood floor?

The hardwood veneer, or top layer of hardwood on an engineered floor can ranges from 3mm to 6mm, please check your specific chosen item to know the exact thickness.

Can I refinish an engineered wood floor?

Yes. It depends on the thickness of the upper layer, but as a rule of thumb we say that you can sand and refinish engineered flooring between 1-2 times. Here's our guide to hardwood flooring refinish.

I have under floor heating, can I install an engineered floor?

Yes , as long as you follow a few special requirements: The floor construction must have a heat distribution layer that provides a very even temperature over the entire floor area, in order to avoid localized excessively high temperatures. The whole floor area must be heated. It must be possible to control and limit the surface temperature with great accuracy. The surface temperature of the finished floor must never exceed 27 degree C at any point. A vapor barrier must be built into the floor construction, as close to the wood floor as possible. If the joists are thick or heavy, it is particularly important that the vapor barrier is close to the wood floor. The vapor barrier must never be underneath the joist structure. Ensure that there are no air gaps between the wood floor and the surface beneath, as this could cause the wood to dry out. The working temperature when laying should be at least 18 degree C. This applies to boards, subfloor and the room air temperature. Relative humidity (RH) of the air must be less than 60% before, during and after laying the floor. Please Note: The above points are basic rules of installing engineered flooring over under floor heating. You should always check and follow the heating manufactures guide lines.

Do I need to leave an expansion gap with engineered floors?

Yes, as with all wood and laminate flooring you will need to leave an expansion gap. This applies for anywhere the floor meets a fixed object (wall, door ways, pipes, etc.) You will need to allow for 1.5mm for every linear meter in length and width ensuring a minimum of 15mm at all times.

Do I need to have an expansion gap between rooms?

Yes it is recommended to leave expansion gaps in doorways between rooms. This expansion gap can be covered by door profiles but a 15mm expansion should be allowed under the profile for both sides of the room. This expansion gap relieves uneven stresses that can be caused by the differential movement in different rooms.

Can I install an engineered floor in a bathroom or wet areas?

No it is not recommended to install engineered hardwood flooring in bathrooms or wets areas. Areas such as kitchens or toilets are fine as long as any spillages of water are clean up as soon as possible.

General Answers

How long have you been in business?

Our directors have been in the wood business since 2001, they have opened wood and beyond in 2006.

My question isn't here. How do I contact you?

Simply email us here or call us on 0208 2092662.

What do your customers say about you?

We have many clients referrals, and many of them come back again, you can check what they say on our client testimonial page.

Can I speak to a customer service representative over the phone?

Simply call 0208 2092662. Our address is 220 The Vale, NW11 8SR and our normal business hours of operation are Mon to Friday 9am-5.30pm ,Sat 9am-1.00pm.

What are your normal business hours of operation?

Mon to Friday 9am-5.30pm ,Sat 9am-1.00pm.

Why are your prices so much less?

We love to answer this question, as we are often hear it.there 2 main reason why:1. We are the representative of many premium factories, so we have no middle men in the way of getting the wood to you, and we pass the saving directly to you. 2. Our strategy of online direct selling business model allows us to keep our expenses regulated so we can lower our prices.

Can I cancel my order?

Yes orders can be cancelled according to Wood and Beyond terms & conditions.

Can I schedule more than one order at a time?

Yes.

Can I order anyway if it's back ordered?

Yes.

What forms of payment do you accept?

Credit/Debit Cards , Pay Pal, Google Checkout & cheque. Please allow 5 working days for cheques to clear.

How do I measure my flooring?

Hardwood flooring space is measured in units of M2. M2 also known as square metre is calculated by multiplying the two widest parts of the room. For example 4.5M X 6.5M will total 29.25M2. There are other types of room shapes where the calculation might vary slightly and for those rooms we recommend you read our How To Measure Your Floor Space guide.

How does price work for flooring?

Some hardwood flooring sellers offer pricing in units of M2 and some base their pricing on packs. The math is simple. If the pricing is based on M2, simply divide your total required M2 by the sellers price per M2. If the pricing is based on packs, divide your total required M2 by the M2 which each pack contains. There are also other variables which might influence wood flooring prices such as the flooring finish and wood species.

What is the difference between oak and walnut floors?

Both oak and walnut wood species are extremely popular for worktops and flooring. Both are considered best value for money woods, however walnut flooring is regarded as slightly stronger. There is also a slight difference in grain markings, as oak tends to have tight grain whilst walnut tends to have open grain markings.

Which species of hardwood flooring woods do you sell?

Wood and Beyond sells a range of hardwood floors, from oak to walnut and from solid hardwood floors to engineered hardwood floors. Our products are of the highest quality and offered at discount prices straight from the manufacturers.