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ENGINEERED
FLOORING
Engineered wood flooring is available in 3-, 5-, and more ply. It
is a wood flooring product that consists of layers of wood pressed
together, with the grains running in different directions. Engineered
wood flooring is perfect for those areas of the house where solid
wood may not be suitable. Because the grains run in different directions,
it is more dimensionally stable than solid wood. This means that
it will expand and contract less than solid wood during fluctuations
of humidity and temperature.
PREFINISHED
A prefinished floor is one on which the finish is applied at the
factory. Most (but not all) engineered products are prefinished,
and some solid products are available prefinished. Prefinished flooring
eliminates the dust and noise factors involved in the job-site finishing
process, however, your finish and stain options are more limited.
STRIP
FLOORING:
Strip flooring is linear flooring that is usually 2 ¼" or 1 ½" wide.
It creates a linear effect in a room, often promotes the illusion
of a larger space.
PLANK
FLOORING:
Plank flooring is also linear, however it is wider in width. Common
widths of plank flooring are 3", 4" 5" and 6". Plank flooring is
often preferred for a more traditional or country décor.
 
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