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Engineered or solid hardwood? |
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Written by Aprel Flooring Inc
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Tuesday, 26 February 2008 21:06 |
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Engineered products, available in Planks, Strips are manufactured of hardwood using a cross-directional laminated construction (3 to 5 layers), with a top layer of premium hardwood. This construction counteracts the natural tendency of wood to expand and contract with seasonal changes in temperature and humidity, making engineered products inherently dimensionally stable. Solid products, available in Planks, Strips or Parquet, are manufactured from a solid piece of wood. |
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Written by Aprel Flooring Inc
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Tuesday, 26 February 2008 21:03 |
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Plainsawn
Plainsawn is the most common cut. The board contains more variation than the other two cuts because grain patterns resulting from the growth rings are more obvious. Quartersawn
Quartersawing produces less board feet per log than plainsawing and is therefore more expensive. Quartersawn wood twists and cups less and wears more evenly. Riftsawn
Riftsawn is similar to quartersawing, but the cut is made at a slightly different angle. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 02 March 2008 20:30 )
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What GRADE of hardwood floor should I choose? |
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Written by Aprel Flooring Inc
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Tuesday, 26 February 2008 21:01 |
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The appearance of the wood determines its "grade." All grades are equally strong and serviceable, but each affords you a different look. The higher the grade the higher the price. Clear
Clear wood is free of defects, though it may have minor imperfections. Select and Better
Select wood is almost clear, but contains some natural characteristics such as knots and color variations. Common
Common wood (No. 1 and No. 2) has more natural characteristics such as knots and color variations than either clear or select grades, and often is chosen because of these natural features and the character they bring to a room. No. 1 Common has a variegated appearance, light and dark colors, knots, flags and wormholes. No 2 Common is rustic in appearance and emphasize all wood characteristics of the species. |
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- Solid Hardwood - Solid constructed wood floor products ranging from 1/4" to 25/32" with some product of 1" - Engineered Hardwood - Wood Flooring products constructed in various layers, with grain alternating in opposite directions giving this product more stability for installation in areas solid wood floor products can not be installed. This product comes in various ply's ( layers), most being 3-5 ply. - Acrylic Impregnated - Wood Floor products that the wood grain has been injected with an acrylic material making it very hard and durable, making this a good choice for high traffic areas such as restaurants, malls, and other high traffic areas. With the various colors and patterns this also can be used for in home installation. |
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