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Veneer
A veneer is a very thin material applied on top of another material. A veneer of an expensive wood might be applied on top of a less-expensive wood to make a floor more cost-effective, without sacrificing looks or quality.Veneer News
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How to Choose the Best Plank Floor...d wood flooring was created to lower the cost of wood flooring and attempt to fix some of solid wood's shortcomings. It's constructed from inexpensive plywood or particle board and topped with a thin veneer of hardwood. This construction helps with installation flexibility and slightly improves indent performance, but it adds a new set of problems as well. Because the "real" wood part of the floor... |
About Engineered Hardwood...Engineered Hardwood flooring is real wood from top to bottom that’s normally made using multiple wood veneers or slats of wood glued together at opposing directions. The word “engineered” just refers to the way in which it’s made. There are many benefits to choosing an engineered product over a solid product. Mannington only produces engineered hardwood and here’s why:<... |
Ultimate Guide to Hardwood Flooring... and brazilian cherry hardwood flooring. Engineered Hardwood Flooring: Engineered hardwood flooring is real wood from top to bottom that's normally made using multiple wood veneers or slats of wood glued together at opposing directions. Mannington only produces engineered hardwood and here's why:√ It's the most environmentally friendly. Engineered hardwood us... |
Hardwood Strip Flooring...strip floors are installed must be adequately ventilated with natural or mechanical air circulation at all times during the life of the flooring. Engineered wood strip flooring features a top veneer layer of fine hardwood, which is pressure glued to a hardwood core. This product is usually installed with a “floating” installation system. The precisely milled tongue and groove planks are ta... |