European Oak Flooring: Engineered Versus Traditional Hardwood
Authentic European oak flooring looks great in most homes, no matter how they are constructed. Still, there are several key differences between engineered oak flooring and the standard hardwood or softwood options. Here are three things homeowners should consider when choosing timber flooring in Sydney:
Layered Construction
Traditional wood boards are solid throughout, cut from a single material or block. Since wood is responsive to the environment, these boards can react to heat, cold, and humidity. Boards created with a layered construction are designed to be more stable and thereby less susceptible to changing conditions. Each board can be longer, wider, and thicker than traditional sizing options while still resisting warping and other damage.
Comparable Maintenance
Most authentic oak boards have an attractive finish and top surface regardless of the construction beneath. Boards with a matte finish, as opposed to high-gloss, are less likely to show scratches. Otherwise, most types of hardwood floors require similar maintenance. Sweeping helps remove dirt particles that could grind into the surface of the boards.
Ability to Customise
Engineered oak flooring, as opposed to the solid hardwood version, is pre-finished and comes in a variety of finishes and colour design codes. Depending on a home’s design needs, this customisation may be difficult to achieve with traditional hardwood. The end result offers the best of both worlds, bringing together the warmth of authentic hardwood and strength of a layered, resilient design.
We Aspire Floors offers a range of timber flooring in Sydney, including favourites like Pauillac the from the Antique Collection and the Witmat from the Designer Collection. Our layered, hand-finished boards come with a 25-year residential warranty as well as a lifetime structural warranty. For more information, call (02) 9699 1648 or stop by our Waterloo showroom.
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