Engineered hardwood flooring has all the attributes of solid hardwood flooring with such an advanced design that makes it unique and dependable. It is composed of several layers with a hardwood species in the top layer. Engineered hardwood floor gives you a wide variety of options in color, cut, finish, and surface texture in areas where solid hardwood is not recommended. The core layer of engineered hardwood is made up of high-density or medium density fiberboard.

Engineered flooring features a multi-ply layer that allows for expansion and contraction as changes in temperature and moisture levels occur. This design fundamental prevents changes in the shape and form of the flooring – no cupping, or bowing of the boards. Engineered hardwood flooring is considered to be the most suitable and recommended choice for interiors with uncontrolled environment, and also in below-grade installations like basement. Engineered floors are also the best choice of flooring to be installed over radiant heating systems. While solid hardwoods are not recommended and installed on radiant heat due to their more sensitive features, engineered hardwood flooring becomes an undisputable choice.