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The Top 12 Engineered Oak Flooring Companies To Use

ByJim Pritchard May 21, 2023November 8, 2024

Find out which engineered oak flooring companies are best for your next project. This article gives you the lowdown on the top 12 companies and their strengths so that you can decide between them.

A photograph of an engineered wood floor with a nice shine. A mop is cleaning the floor, and in the top left of the photo are the words, "top tips" appearing in speech bubbles. Across the bottom of the image are the words "How To Clean Engineered Wood Floors - Top Tips for Success."

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How To Clean Engineered Wood Floors – Top Tips for Success

ByJim Pritchard May 10, 2023November 8, 2024

If you’re wondering what the best way to clean engineered wood floors is, you’re in the right place. This article provides a step-by-step guide and answers many of the most common questions about cleaning and caring for your engineered wood floor.

Reclaimed wood flooring boards in various shades of brown. Some boards are quite worn and have prominent knots. Across the top of the image are the words, "Reclaimed Wood Flooring Cost - Should You Pay More for It?" In the lower center are two hands, one passing a green bank note to the other.

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Reclaimed Wood Flooring Cost – Should You Pay More for It?

ByJim Pritchard April 27, 2023October 13, 2024

Reclaimed wood flooring cost can be significantly more expensive than natural wood flooring. This article explains the reasons for this and whether it’s worth spending more on it.

A photograph of parquet flooring with individual pieces laid in a herringbone pattern. The wood appears to be oak and has a beautiful grain pattern. The wood is a mid-brown color. Across the top of the photograph are the words "Types of Reclaimed Wood Flooring: Which Wood Is Best to Use?" in white letters. In the bottom center is a cartoon woman holding two squares, one in each hand as if making a choice.

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Types of Reclaimed Wood Flooring: Which Wood Is Best to Use?

ByJim Pritchard April 26, 2023October 12, 2024

Reclaimed wood flooring has tremendous appeal, both visually and in terms of durability. But which type of reclaimed wood is best to use for your floor? The article provides an answer based on your needs.

A man wearing a light gray T-shirt and dark gray work trousers with strap-on knee pads. He is kneeling down and in the process of installing engineered wood flooring. The flooring planks are dark brown with a natural wood veneer that has an irregular grain pattern. Each floorboard has tongues and grooves along its edge to allow the boards to be interlocked for easy installation. There is blue underlayment on the subfloor. In the left center of the photograph is a white "thumbs down" icon and along the bottom are the words "Disadvantages of Engineered Wood Flooring (Should You Use?)" written in white letters on a semi-transparent brown background.

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Disadvantages of Engineered Wood Flooring (Should You Use?)

ByJim Pritchard April 14, 2023November 8, 2024

The floor is an important feature of your home that can add character and comfort. If you’re trying to decide between traditional wood flooring and engineered alternatives, you should know if there are any disadvantages of engineered wood flooring. This article explains all.

A selection of engineered wood flooring products laid out in a fan shape on a light brown engineered wood floor. The individual planks all have natural wood veneers and look like solid wood from above. However, the side profiles reveal the layered construction that uses engineered wood. In the bottom right corner is a cartoon factory and in the bottom left is a cartoon production line with two workers and a small crane. Across the top of the image are the words "What Is Engineered Wood Flooring and How Is It Made?" written in white lettering over a semi-transparent brown background.

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What Is Engineered Wood Flooring and How Is It Made?

ByJim Pritchard April 9, 2023November 8, 2024

Engineered wood is found in all sorts of building products. This article answers the question, “What is engineered wood flooring?” It also explains how it is made and answers many other common questions about engineered wood flooring.

A photograph of a man installing an engineered wood floor. He is dressed in a light blue T-shirt and tool belt. The engineered wood planks have been installed over about half the floor in the room and the subfloor is visible across the rest of the image. The subfloor has foil-backed insulation laid across it that has been taped together along the joins. The man is using a hammer against a plastic block held against the latest plank to be laid to ensure a snug fit. Across the top of the image are the words "Installing an Engineered Wood Floor – 10 Steps To Follow" in white letters on a partially transparent brown background. In the bottom left are three steps in a list to signify that the article provides a step-by-step approach.

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Installing an Engineered Wood Floor – 10 Steps To Follow

ByJim Pritchard April 8, 2023November 8, 2024

Installing an engineered wood floor is often something that people get professionals to do. But if you follow the 10 steps in this guide, have the right tools, and have some basic DIY skills, you could certainly do this job yourself.

Two photographs of wood flooring products. The photo on the left features engineered hardwood flooring with the different layers of plywood and veneer clearly visible and being pointed out by a person holding a pencil to the side of the wood piece. The photo on the right shows solid hardwood flooring with a single wood grain visible throughout the entire thickness of the product. There are indicator gauges and a yellow question mark in the center of the image to indicate the question of which is better. Along the bottom of the image are the words "Engineered Hardwood Flooring: Better Than Solid Hardwood?"

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Engineered Hardwood Flooring: Better Than Solid Hardwood?

ByJim Pritchard April 3, 2023November 8, 2024

Engineered hardwood flooring is gaining popularity as a cheaper alternative to hardwood flooring. But is it better than solid hardwood? In this article, we find out.

Two photographs side by side. The left hand photo is of a composite deck being built and the one on the right is a wooden deck under construction. In the centre at the bottom is an icon of a small boy holding two green "greater than and less than" symbols in a questioning way. Across the top of the image are the words "Composite Decking-What Is It And Is It Better Than Wood?"

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Composite Decking-What Is It And Is It Better Than Wood?

ByJim Pritchard April 2, 2023October 13, 2024

Composite decking is becoming a popular option for many householders these days. In this article, we look at the pros and cons of composite decking, including whether it’s better than wood for use on a garden deck.

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The Pros and Cons of Eco-Friendly Carpeting (Why Consider)

ByJim Pritchard January 12, 2023October 13, 2024

Eco-friendly carpeting makes use of natural materials and avoids harmful chemicals. But is it any good? We look at the benefits and disadvantages of going green with your floor coverings.