Wood For Floors
Thick x 2 1 4 in.
Wood for floors. Ron sutherland photolibrary collection getty images. Prefinished hardwood floors have a coating that protects them and they re ready to install right out of the box. Ipé pronounced ee pay is an almost magical south american hardwood the forest service products laboratory gives ipé top marks for bug and rot resistance and the wood is so hard it s nearly as difficult to burn as concrete.
It s the beauty of hardwood floors untouched. Engineered wood flooring is crafted from a combination of solid wood and plywood. Engineered hardwood flooring is a veneer of real wood glued to several layers of wood underneath like plywood.
It s an eco friendly choice and is less expensive than solid hardwoods. They re available in a variety of wood types and colors and instantly add value to a home. Engineered hardwood floors have a solid wood top and bottom but the middle or core layers are made of plywood.
You can apply your own finish or add color with a unique stain. Plano marsh oak 3 4 in. It is dense and very heavy which makes it somewhat difficult to work with but a wonderful wood to use with stone.
These boards have a base often plywood plus a thin veneer of something like oak maple or hickory on top. Hardwood floor finishes have varying levels of ease durability even glossiness one of the most important aesthetic considerations after choosing your preferred wood. This gives engineered wood excellent stability over time and makes it a good choice for any area of your home including below grade basements.
Unfinished hardwoods allow you to apply your own stain color. Plano hardwood floors are made with more than 90 domestic content. Hardwood flooring types engineered hardwood.