What are the best brands of engineered hardwood flooring?
- BEST OVERALL: Heritage Mill Oak Harvest Engineered Click Hardwood
- RUNNER UP: Bellawood Red Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring
- BEST VALUE: Malibu Wide Plank French Oak Rincon Hardwood Flooring
- UPGRADE PICK: Bellawood Select Maple Engineered Hardwood Flooring
- BEST WIDE PLANK: Bellawood Willow Manor Oak Engineered Hardwood
Is engineered flooring better than laminate flooring?
The biggest advantage that engineered hardwood flooring holds over laminate flooring is that its surface is real hardwood. It will always look better than laminate, especially close-up. Both types of flooring come in hundreds of different colors and styles, and you will easily be able to find one that matches your design needs.
Is engineered hardwood as durable as hardwood?
Engineered hardwood planks are constructed differently from solid hardwood planks. So, if you have a building with a basement level and want a hardwood floor to improve the appearance of the space, an engineered hardwood floor will be a far more durable alternative than a solid hardwood or a laminate.
Is engineered hardwood the same as laminate flooring?
Laminate flooring and Engineered Hardwood floors are very similar, and often get confused, but there are some key differences to take into consideration when comparing the two floors. The main difference between the two floors is that engineered hardwood floors have an actual hardwood surface, but structurally, they are very similar to a laminate.
What is water resistant flooring?
One of the most crucial materials for creating water resistant flooring is the glue. Using Water Boil Proof (WBP) Glue to seal engineered flooring’s core layers together ensures they will stay together even if there is water damage. WBP glue goes through rigorous testing in order to earn its name, and when flooring uses certified WBP glue , flooring is more resistant to water damage, resulting in a more durable flooring. Learn more about our WBP glue and why it’s the only glue we use here.
Is engineered hardwood flooring waterproof?
The short answer is no. No type of flooring made from real wood can ever be truly waterproof. However, it can be water resistant. And that’s what high-quality engineered hardwood flooring is. When engineered flooring is crafted with perfection in mind, you’ll end up with a product that’s specifically made to resist the problems of solid hardwood flooring.
