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Engineered hardwood floors are one of the great innovations in flooring to hit the home improvement market. Engineered hardwood is not made from expensive solid wood. It manufactured from several layers and only the top layer is hardwood. This top layer is the beautiful (and pricey) hardwood that you have always dreamed of having in your home. The under layers are specifically designed to give maximum durability and stability, making this a practical floor for just about any room in your home.

The modern engineered wood floor compares favorably with solid hardwood floors and may even be a better choice. To start with engineered wood flooring doesn't cost as much as solid hardwood floors. The interior layers of the engineered flooring are plywood or high density fiberboard. When pressed together at the factory these layers form into a solid floor that will not be affected by temperature and humidity like solid wood floors. You can install it over most existing flooring and it can even be used over a radiant heat source.

Engineered wood flooring has many practical applications and is one of the most versatile choices that you can make for your home. It can be installed it over an existing concrete floor or one made with an inferior grade of wood. It can be glued or nailed and there are types of engineered hardwood floors that do not require attachment, creating a floating floor. It makes an excellent choice for areas where there are fluctuations in temperature and humidity. However, engineered wood should not be used in rooms where there is excessive humidity and moisture, such as in bathrooms or mudrooms.

The most popular reason that many homeowners choose engineered wood flooring is its fantastic affordable price. You have the same great look and texture of hardwood, but it is if you are getting the hardwood at wholesale prices. Engineered hardwood floors are easy to install and clear instructions are included inside each carton of flooring. You do need to be sure that the subfloor is clean of dust and dirt before you start so that no bits of grit will work their way through the flooring.

There is a multitude of options when in comes to engineered wood floors. Different materials, stain colors, and finish types can be selected. It's possible to get unfinished hardwood, but for a no-hassle project it's preferable to get floors that are already finished. After you've installed your hardwood flooring, you don't need to do anything else. Just sit back and enjoy your new engineered hard wood floor.