Precise Engineered Floor Restoration in Rickmansworth

When considering the installation of wooden floors, many homeowners believe solid wood to be the best option. It surely has its perks, however, it is difficult to install (you would have to hire a professional agency for it) and it’s quite intolerant to environmental factors. Laminate is a lovely alternative, relatively cheap, but let’s admit it, it’s simply not actual wood and very prone to everyday scratches. The option any professional would recommend because of its satisfactory characteristics, the floor that combines the best there is about both solid wood and laminate is engineered flooring.

Engineered floor has the looks of solid wood but in reality, it is made of plywood with a wood veneer glued on the top surface of the core. It is offered in many hardwood species: hickory, oak, bamboo, maple, etc. When choosing the flooring you should take into account a few significant advantages engineered floors have. Firstly, they have the natural appearance and character of authentic wood at a lower price. Secondly, it’s stable and resistant to moisture and heat compared with hardwood or laminate. As far as the price is concerned, a laminate is the cheapest option, nevertheless, engineered floors are a wiser investment that pays off in the long run, as they could endure regular sanding to renovate the timber and rub out everyday scratches.

It’s useful to know that this flooring is better installed on a concrete subfloor, no matter if glued down or laid as a floating base. At this stage, practical homeowners or businessmen might be already considering any maintenance costs and asking themselves - is sanding and refinishing an option for engineered wood? That is a valid doubt. In the majority of cases, the answer is yes, however everything depends on the thickness of the hardwood layer. Usually, it could endure a couple of regular sanding procedures. The tricky part here is that there are just a few millimetres of natural wood to be sanded with, which complicates the procedure, therefore it’s best to be left to professionals. The real wood top layer is quite thin and could be 3-6mm, so the procedure has to be precise, to avoid sanding through the plywood directly.

Why choose us? There is so much to know about wood flooring. It’s not just an expression, literally should look for experts in every related field, people who know about the size and wood types, colour specifics, wood products and renovation techniques, etc. We guarantee you will find those experts at an affordable price if you contact us. We work as gently as possible, no matter the top layer’s condition, as we prefer not to take any chances. We’d like to emphasise this spec, so we can convince our clients to spare themselves the possible ruin of their floor, in case the layer turns out to be thinner than expected. Of course, that won’t be an option, if you adopt the right decision and call our professionals, for affordable prices and reasonable terms. Check out our website for more details. Get a free quote and expert advice directly from our team! Contact us at 020 70360623, to arrange a visit for an assessment of your floor.