One of the best things to hit today's home improvement market are the engineered hardwood floors. Engineered hardwood is not produced from the expensive solid wood. It is made from a number of layers and actually only the top layer is hardwood. The top layer is very expensive but extremely beautiful hardwood that you have always wished to have in your home. The under layers are built to give the best strength as well as long life and stability, making this a great floor for almost any room in your house.

Engineered wood flooring has many advantages over solid hardwood that make it a very attractive choice. Firstly, engineered hardwood flooring is not as costly as solid hardwood flooring. The other layers of the engineered hardwood flooring are plywood or high density fibreboard. These materials are molded together under high pressure in the factory. This results in a floor that will not expand and contract as solid hardwood does with changes in temperature and humidity. It can be installed over just about any type of existing floor including over radiant heat sources.

Engineered wood floors have a lot of practical applications and are some of the most versatile choices you can make for a home. These floors can be installed over an existing floor or one that was made with inferior wood. It may be glued or nailed, and there are some kinds of engineered hardwood floors which don't need attachment, thereby creating a floating floor. It is a great choice for places where there are many fluctuations in humidity and temperature. But engineered wood should never be used in any rooms where there's a lot of moisture or humidity, like bathrooms and mudrooms.

The most popular reason that many homeowners choose engineered wood flooring is its fantastic affordable price. You have the same great look and texture of hardwood, but it is if you are getting the hardwood at wholesale prices. Engineered hardwood floors are easy to install and clear instructions are included inside each carton of flooring. You do need to be sure that the subfloor is clean of dust and dirt before you start so that no bits of grit will work their way through the flooring.

There are a wide variety of engineered wood floors with many types of wood, stains and finishes. You can also choose unfinished hardwood, but if you are looking for an easy project, it is best to go with the prefinished type. Then when your engineered hardwood flooring is installed, no staining or finishing is needed. You can just relax and enjoy your beautiful new engineered hardwood floor.