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Why engineered over solid
Solid hardwood expands and contracts with humidity. Engineered construction with a real wood top and plywood substrate cross-laminated 90° per layer, which locks dimensional movement. Result: a real wood floor that installs over concrete slabs, basements, radiant heat, and any unstable substrate.
Wear-layer thickness (2-6mm) determines refinish potential. Thicker wear layer = more refinishes across the floor's life. 3-4mm is standard; 5-6mm matches solid-wood refinish count.
Species, plank width, finish
Same species range as solid: white oak, walnut, hickory, maple, ash. Plank widths 5-12 inch standard. Finishes: UV-cured lacquer, oil-rubbed, wire-brushed, hand-scraped. Unfinished for site-applied stain on request.
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Common questions
Solid for over-joist wood subfloors with stable humidity. Engineered for over-concrete, radiant heat, basements, and any substrate where solid would cup or move. Both are real wood on the wear layer.
2-6mm depending on grade. 3-4mm standard, refinishable 1-2 times. 5-6mm premium, refinishable 3-4 times, matching solid-wood refinish lifespan.
Yes. Engineered hardwood is the right floor for radiant heat. The cross-laminated substrate handles the thermal cycling without cupping or movement. Solid wood cannot be used over radiant.
Floating click-lock (no glue or nails), full-glue-down over concrete, or nail-down over wood subfloor. Install method depends on substrate, room conditions, and warranty requirements.
6 to 10 weeks for specified-finish runs. Stock-finish ships faster.
Send the flooring scope.
Square footage, substrate condition (concrete, joist, radiant), species and finish direction. Returns with options and a quote.