Engineered Wood Flooring FAQ's
What Is 10mm Engineered Wood Flooring?
Engineered wood flooring is made from multiple layers of plywood for additional durability but the top layer is solid wood. Due to its composition, it has the added benefits of higher resistance to temperature and humidity changes, making it a fantastic alternative to traditional solid wood floors. Once fitted, you won’t be able to tell the difference thanks to the top layer of Oak or Walnut.
Our 10mm engineered wood flooring features some of our thinnest boards therefore will not offer as much in terms of under-foot feel or sound absorption. However, they are much less expensive to show for this and they also have some added benefits that thick floorboards just cannot compete with. For starters, our 10mm engineered flooring is ideal for use with underfloor heating as it will allow the heat to pass through and heat your home. Whereas thicker boards will end up trapping the heat beneath your floor.
You may also want to opt for thinner flooring, depending on where you plan to place your flooring, and the rooms that surround it. For example, if you plan to install engineered wood flooring in your dining room but the adjoining living room has a shallow carpet, then the height differences from room to room may start to look awkward.
Does Engineered Wood Flooring Scratch Easily?
Any wood floor can be susceptible to scratches but will withstand daily use, even in busy households. If heavily damaged, our engineered wood and solid wood flooring options can be sanded down and refinished. However, we wouldn’t advise this with our 10mm engineered wood flooring range as there is less veneer to work with.
If damage could be an issue for you, there is a selection of finishes that make the flooring more scratch resistant as well as alter its appearance. Alternatively, look at our thicker engineered wood floors. Ideally, you want one that has a minimum of 3mm wear layer to enable you to sand and refinish 1-2 times.
Is Engineered Wood Flooring Waterproof?
No, even our 10mm engineered wood flooring boards feature at least 1.2mm of solid wood veneer therefore they are not waterproof. To avoid damaging your flooring, you should clean any spillages up quickly, or within 2-3 hours at least. The longer you allow puddles to sit, the more likely it is that warping or discolouration could occur.
How Long Does Engineered Wood Flooring Need to Acclimatise?
Any solid wood (even minor amounts) could warp, expand, retract, or move due to different temperatures. To avoid this from happening it is vital that you let your flooring acclimatise before installing. We recommend leaving your flooring in the room where it will be placed for a minimum of 48 hours before proceeding to installation. This will allow enough time for your floor to adjust to the temperature and humidity conditions of your home.