| ...each of the under layers of real wood (or plies) is glued under pressure in different directions for strength and durability. this cross-ply construction results in a product this is more stable than solid hardwood flooring.
the stability of triangulo hardwood flooring refers to susceptibility to shrinkage and expansion caused by environmental conditions. it is this additional stability that a... |
| ... just about any room of
the house.
engineered wood flooring has many advantages over solid hardwood that
make it very appealing. for one thing, engineered wood flooring is not as
expensive as solid hardwood flooring. engineered is actually produced with three
to five layers of wood with the top layer being the genuine hardwood. each layer
is stacked in a cross-grain configuration and b... |
| ...solid hardwood floors are made of planks milled from a single piece of timber. solid hardwood floors were originally used for structural purposes, being installed perpendicular to the wooden support beams of a building known as joists or bearers. with the increased use of concrete as a subfloor in some parts of the world, engineered wood flooring has gained some popularity. however, solid wood flo... |
| ...triângulo® exotic solid wood flooring is fabricated from 3/4″ thick solid wood and has tongue and groove sides to join the boards. the truly random nature of our exotic solid hardwood flooring will ensure that no application will look alike.
the triangulo crystal clear pre-finishing process applies as many as 9 coats of aluminum oxide for maximum durability and enhanced beauty. like our th... |
| ...floors, hardwood is a beautiful, durable option! before you decide on hardwood, here's what you need to know.
hardwood flooring options
there are three types of hardwood floors available to you:
solid hardwood flooring: solid hardwood flooring is a solid piece of wood from top to bottom. the most popular species are oak, maple, hickory, and brazilian cherry hardwood flooring.
engineere... |
| ... available in plenty of species, stains and styles. so, what exactly are these two types of hardwood and how do they compare? let's explore.
what is solid hardwood?
many homeowners aspire to own solid hardwood flooring for its authenticity, timelessness and durability.
our solid hardwood flooring is constructed with 100% hardwood and each plank is a single solid piece. at armstrong flooring,... |
| ...we produce both engineered hardwood flooring and solid hardwood flooring for most of our customers , so we're not biased. for most home applications, however, engineered hardwoods such as california classics are a better choice than solid hardwoods... |