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What to know about solid and engineered flooring

 
Hardwood flooring offers benefits that set it apart in the flooring industry, including one of the most extended lifespans available. However, it’s just as worthwhile for stunning visuals and a wealth of benefits you’ll enjoy significantly once these floors are in place. These could be the floors that serve you best.

When you’re looking for variety, this flooring once again steps in with excellent results. There are plenty of ways to personalize your choices for specific rooms or necessities, making it well worth the time to shop for the best. If you’d like to learn more, just read along.
 

Options in hardwood flooring

 
Both solid and engineered hardwood are wood flooring products. As most homeowners already know, solid wood is real wood, from top to bottom, comes in a variety of species, and can be installed in any above-grade space that is free from excessive humidity or dampness. It offers excellent visual and other benefits, especially in highly-traveled rooms.
 
 
 
 
 
Engineered products feature a veneer of real wood on top of several layers of plied wood that creates the beauty and elegance this line is known for, while also adding many other functional benefits. For instance, this is an excellent option for below-grade spaces, as it performs better in humid areas where dampness and temperature variance are much more prevalent. Adding engineered materials is a great way to maintain the continuity of your home’s wood floors without compromising the integrity in certain areas.

Both products can be refinished to strip away years of wear and make your floors look like new again. Solid hardwood can be refinished several times throughout its lifespan, and engineered products can be refinished as well, with the number of times that is possible, dependent on the thickness of the real wood veneer. If you’d like to see these materials for yourself, be sure to visit us when you’re in the area.
 

An excellent hardwood flooring showroom is here

 
There’s no doubt that a great hardwood flooring showroom, like the one found at Alpha Carpet & Flooring, is a great way to find the exact floors you’re looking for. Our showroom is located in Palatine, IL, and from there, we serve the residents of Palatine, IL, Rolling Meadows, IL, Barrington, IL, Schaumburg, IL, Mount Prospect, IL, and more in the greater Chicago area. We invite you to visit us for a personalized flooring experience you’ll never forget.

Our associates are highly knowledgeable in the areas of flooring that matter most to you. We’ll be the friend in the business you need for the best flooring experience. Be sure to visit us for the hardwood flooring and service you need most.