Types of Flooring

The different types of hardwood flooring and alternatives.

What is Solid Wood Flooring?
Solid wood floors are as their name implies, they are constructed of a single solid piece of wood, which has been milled with a tongue and groove edge.

Reclaimed Antique Wood Flooring
Reclaimed antique wood flooring has been salvaged from old buildings, which have been slated for demolition.

What is Engineered Flooring?
Engineered flooring is made from real wood; it is as durable yet more stable than solid wood flooring is as beautiful.

Engineered Hardwood Floors
Engineered hardwood floors are wood floors that consist of three to seven layers of sealed laminated wood with the top visible layer being that of a desired species of hardwood such as oak, maple, teak, etc.

About Bamboo Flooring
Before we get started on Bamboo Flooring, let me explain one little fact: Bamboo is a grass, which includes over 1,000 species.

All About Bamboo Flooring
Bamboo is a type of flooring, which looks great and will stand up to both commercial and residential use.

About Solid Hardwood Floors
Before you purchase and install solid hardwood floors, you should understand that it should never be installed over a concrete slab or below ground level.

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