Hardwood Flooring Types
Hardwood floors combine style and function. The type of hardwood floors can vary from engineered woods that have easy installation to solid hardwood floors that will last a lifetime with proper care.
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Solid Hardwood
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Solid hardwood flooring has been used for generations to add a combination of elegance and function to floors in the home. Solid hardwood flooring is available in a variety of wood types and comes in 5/16 to 3/4 of an inch thick.
Engineered Wood
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Another type of hardwood flooring is engineered wood. This type of flooring has become more popular in recent years because of the lower price. Engineered wood is constructed similarly to plywood and has a thin wear layer on the top.
Acrylic Impregnated Hardwood Floors
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A type of hardwood floor that can stand up to high traffic and resists moisture is the acrylic impregnated hardwood floor. This type of hardwood is typically used for commercial applications.
Unfinished Hardwood Floors
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Unfinished wood flooring is a type of wood that has yet to have the final touches added to it. Unfinished wood will need to be sanded, stained and sealed before it can be used, but it works well in newly built homes. It gives the homeowners the option to choose what the floor should look like.
Prefinished Wood Flooring
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Prefinished wood flooring is the most common type of hardwood flooring used in homes. Unlike solid hardwood, it is easier to remove and repair. Prefinished flooring comes in a wide range of colors and styles.
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