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Types of Wooden Flooring

Types of Wooden Flooring & Its Pros & Cons, Do's & Dont's. <br>A project by THE RECLAIMED FLOORING CO.

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Types of Wooden Flooring

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  1. Types of Wooden Flooring A Project By www.reclaimedflooringco.com

  2. Types of Wooden Floor Before installing a wood floor, it is important to know about the available types. Learning about the pros, cons, cost, and design options available for • Laminate • Solid Hardwood • Engineered Hardwood • Bamboo • Cork

  3. Laminate • Made by compressing layers of fiberboard • Laminate is a cost effective • It is ideal for living areas • Laminate is easily damaged by moisture • When that damage sets in, it cannot be fixed • Laminate will range anywhere from $0.50 to $6 per sq ft • The laminate comes in a variety of styles to match any decor • High quality laminate may even feature images of knots and other characteristics of natural wood.

  4. Solid Hardwood • Solid hardwood floor planks are made from a piece of wood • made to be anywhere from 18 to 20 mm thick • The boards are made with a tongue and groove to fit together for installation • The floor can be sanded and refinished several times to restore its beauty • Solid hardwood is an excellent way to add visual appeal to a home or business • Solid hardwood will swell in moist conditions and contract as the area dries • Installation is a complex process • This is the most expensive option for those shopping for wood floors

  5. Engineered Hardwood • Engineered hardwood is made using three to four layers of wood glued together to produce a 14 mm thick plank • Refinished a certain number of times to remove signs of damage, wear, and tear. • Engineered hardwood construction produces a more stable product • The greater stability means it is less prone to changes from temperature and humidity conditions • More attractive than a laminate floor • Less expensive than solid hardwood floors. • Engineered hardwood floors will range anywhere from $2 to $11 sq/ft. • Engineered hardwood floors come in a variety of styles to match any decor

  6. Bamboo • Bamboo floors come from bamboo grass stalks prominent in Asia • The floors are produced in China, and come in a variety of styles and finishes • It is naturally resistant to moisture • The flooring is produced by pressing fibers together under high pressure • It is environmentally friendly and an optimal choice for those who are looking to build “green.” • Bamboo flooring is softer than traditional hardwoods • It is a durable type of flooring • It is a much more expensive option than traditional hardwood • Bamboo floors ranges anywhere from $2 to $8 per square foot

  7. Cork • Cork floors come for the harvest of the cork oak tree bark • grown in: Spain, Portugal, Algeria, Italy, Morocco, and Tunisia • cork floors is that they are environmentally friendly, cork is a sustainable and renewable resource • The natural beauty of the material can suite any decor • The structure of the cork allows for a natural comfort and softness to absorb shock • it is not only resistant to insects, but it is hypoallergenic • the drawbacks of cork flooring is the cost • It is more expensive than other wood flooring options • Cork flooring costs start at $3 for tiles

  8. Thank You THE RECLAIMED FLOORING CO https://www.reclaimedflooringco.com/ Contact Us: 64 Clerkenwell RoadLondonEC1M 5PXUK +44 (0) 207 250 1108 sales@reclaimedflooringco.com

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