Engineered oak wood flooring is a great option to go for, if you are looking for a floor option which has the appearance of wood, but also possesses the durability and strength, which conventional wood doesn’t have. Conventional hardwood floors are a great investment and it makes the house look gorgeous, but it doesn’t have a lot of strength and resistance against moisture and water, so it becomes a hassle to maintain and look after. This is why engineered oak wood has taken over. Here are some reasons for installing engineered oak flooring in your house.
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- The Composition Of Engineered Oak Flooring
Engineered oak wood is different from conventional hardwood floors. Hardwood is completely made out of wood from top to bottom. Engineered oak flooring, on the other hand are made from reinforced plywood compacted together, and over top of that, there is a layer of stronger oak wood, so it is not entirely made out of wood, but it has some elements of wood, unlike laminate flooring, which has no trace of real wood in its composition.
- The Dimensions Are Flawless
Engineered oak flooring is a manmade flooring material and it has perfect dimensions. It is not random in its thickness and other dimensions and it makes for a perfect floor material, because there are no seams either. This is a winning material for a lot of people since they don’t have to worry about seams and other random cracks in the floors. The dimensions are very specific and it can be laid out without any problem. This is also another reason for its popularity.
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- Less Expensive
Since engineered oak floors are not entirely made out of wood, it is a great option for people who don’t want to spend a lot of money on wooden floors. The engineered oak floors look just like the real deal, because of the top wood layer, but it’s extra strength and durability makes it even more popular. For a reasonable price, you can get the real wood feeling along with the strength and resistance against water you always wanted.
- It Is Low Maintenance
Let’s be real, no one wants to spend a huge amount of money on wooden floors and spend a lot of time and more money on its periodic maintenance. This is why engineered oak flooring is a better option, since it is extremely low maintenance. It doesn’t need a lot to be looked after and it can be cleaned very easily too. You also don’t need to polish and wax it too much either, since the wood is already quite durable and holds its appearance for a long time. So, all in all, engineered oak floors are an amazing material for your new floors.
