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Prefinished Engineered

Engineered Flooring Basics

Engineered Hardwood flooring is real hardwood — the word “engineered” refers to how it is made. And there are many benefits to choosing an engineered product over a solid product.

Engineered wood floors were originally designed for use in places where moisture could not be controlled, such as on a concrete slab. As opposed to a solid piece of wood, which will warp when exposed to moisture, engineered wood planks are composed of multiple layers of wood that are glued, pressed, heated, and then covered with a veneer of wood on top referred to as the “wear layer.”

This process makes the flooring less susceptible to warping, which occurs when the material expands & contracts. As more & more customers choose wide-plank products, this is a great benefit. Engineered floors with a thin veneer typically cannot be refinished; however, many modern engineered wood floors are made with a thicker veneer that makes refinishing possible.

  • Beautiful, natural look, no two pieces are exactly alike 
  • 100% wood – composite 
  • Does not expand or contract as much, more stable 
  • Less sensitive to moisture and temperature changes than solid hardwood 
  • Some products may be sanded and refinished once or twice 
  • Can use with caution in basements/bathrooms 
  • Hundreds of options: colors, species, finishes

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Howdyshell Flooring is a “Spotlight Dealer” for Hallmark, meaning we have it all and can do it all! Check out all our offerings…

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Novella
Monterey
Ventura
Alta Vista
True Hardwood
Organic

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Howdyshell Flooring proudly provided Impressions flooring! Check out all of the Impressions products below…

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