Wood flooring is a beautiful option that will enhance your home or work area. There are in fact, a number of wood floors for you to choose from.
The two main types of wood floors on the market today are solid wood floors and engineered wood floors. Here, we breakdown the basics:
Solid hardwood is generally what most people think of when they imagine hardwood flooring. It consists of one piece of wood from your preferred species (e.g. white oak). One of the many benefits of solid wood flooring is it can be sanded and refinished many times. Solid hardwood flooring is also extremely durable.
Engineered hardwood floors are also made of real wood, but include multiple layers, with the top layer made of the precious wood, combining with other species of fast growth. While this type of flooring can be sanded and refinished, it cannot be done as many times as solid wood flooring. The multi-ply construction of engineered hardwood flooring makes it less susceptible to moisture damage, ideal for basements. Due to its stability, the use of engineered hardwood floors is continuously increasing. The engineered hardwood floors are also considered more environmentally friendly than solid wood floors as it uses less wood to manufacture the same floor.
People love hardwood floors for their natural beauty. It gives your home a warm, authentic charm. When properly maintained, solid or engineered wood floors can last for hundreds of years. Best of all, over time, wood floors can adapt to any décor and style changes without having to be replaced.
At Arimar, our collections feature a full range of domestic, imported and exotic wood species, colors, finishing effects, textures and plank widths. Whatever your style, you’re sure to find a look you’ll love.
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