Engineered wood floors are the future of the flooring industry due to the fact that the planks are much more dimensionally stable than solid wood. Engineered wood floors are built having multiple thin ply layers (see picture below) that are glued together. The inner cores are generally either marine or birch plywood type of wood, which incorporates the tongue and groove system. By reversing each ply as it is placed on top of each other helps counteract the natural tendency of wood to expand and contract with changes in humidity levels and moisture. The top thicker hardwood veneer wear layer is glued on top surface of the core and is available in a varity of hardwood species. Engineered wood floors are slightly more resistant to higher moisture levels than solid wood flooring, which adds to their appeal. They can be glued-down over a concrete slab, floated, batoned or put on plywood. The thickness of the board is generally 20mm, of which 6 mm is of the hardwood itself.

Because these floors can be installed with the floating installation method they can be installed over a wide variety of sub-floors. Engineered Floors are ideal for under floor heating.

Engineered wood floors have the same life span as solid wood floors. These floors can be sanded and refinished new again, up to 4-5 times if needed. These wear layers should last 40 - 60 years before needing replacement depending on the amount of wear and tear the floor will get.

Engineered wood floors come in a wide variety of domestic and exotic hardwood species.