What is exotic engineered flooring?
Engineered hardwood flooring is not what it sounds like, it almost sounds as if the hardwood is not real wood but something created to look like wood. The process involves the use of real wood, but the way in which the wood is layered makes it more durable, and the places it can be installed more versatile. Engineered floors are constructed using a variety of woods for the inner plies and a more exotic wood on the outside, if that is the client’s desire, that looks sleeker and more expensive than it actually is.
Where can it be used?
Hardwood flooring is very delicate, and there are some environments where the installation of engineered flooring makes more sense. Hardwood flooring cannot be installed directly onto cement. There is the danger of the wood buckling, cracking or warping when in contact with damp surfaces. The heat can be a detriment to the flooring, too. Solid hardwood flooring is made of one piece of wood; this creates instability. Engineered floors use wood that is made of multiple layers which resist the buckling, twisting and cupping that plagues solid hardwood.
All of the benefits that engineered wood has over solid hardwood make it a better fit for almost any commercial application. The flooring can be installed directly over concrete, and for this reason, it is a perfect fit for warehouses. Warehouse environments where furniture is sold is one of the best applications of engineered flooring. This will give the store a platform for showcasing their furniture in a natural home-like environment. The engineered floors can be used for covered walkways, too. The outdoor foot-bridges for the public can be made from this exotic engineered flooring, and there won’t be any worry about rot or warping. It can be used for any kind of store that the public will be walking through on a daily basis. The foot traffic in these stores will not harm the engineered hardwood, since it is built to withstand just that type of use.