Imperial Hardwood & Moulding

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Engineered hardwood flooring is a great innovation in modern flooring that may be your ideal alternative to solid hardwood. An engineered hardwood floor is comprised of several layers; the top layer is real hardwood, which means the floor you stand on is the same genuine hardwood you always dreamed of owning. With the help of the remaining layers which have been specially designed for maximum practicality, engineered hardwood has several advantages over solid hardwood flooring. Because the other layers in an engineered hardwood floor are made of plywood or high density fiberboard, the engineered hardwood resists the tendency of solid hardwood to expand and contract with changes in humidity and temperature. Engineered hardwood flooring can also be installed over radiant heat. Where this choice is usually actively discouraged by experienced installers due to solid hardwood’s more sensitive nature, it is not a problem with engineered hardwood flooring.

Engineered hardwood flooring is very versatile and has a number of different applications. For example, an engineered wood floor can be installed below grade and on a concrete subfloor, either as a direct glue-down or a floating floor. Engineered flooring is also an excellent choice for geographical areas with higher humidity or moisture levels. On top of its many benefits, you’ll love the great wholesale prices on the top quality engineered flooring from Imperial Moulding, Inc.