Buyer’s guide to choosing engineered oak flooring

If you have decided to buy engineered oak floors, considering specific points at the beginning can help you avoid mistakes and increase your enjoyment with the final result. So, to guide you, I have put together a list of things to consider before choosing an engineered oak flooring..

• To choose the best quality product, take into account the structure of engineered oak flooring. Like any other engineered wood floors, engineered oak floors are manufactured using three and more layers of different wood veneers with the top layer of oak. The longevity and durability of an engineered oak floor depend on the number of layers the wood board is compromised.  For instance, 3-ply oak floors are the cheapest option yet more resistant to moisture than solid oak floors. If you are looking for a mid-grade, average priced flooring option, 5-ply engineered oak flooring is a good choice. But if you want the best quality and most durable option, go with 7-12 ply oak flooring.
• The next thing to consider is the width of the planks of engineered oak floors. Keep in mind that the wider planks give rooms a spacious, open feeling yet add to the cost of engineered oak flooring.
• Also, you can choose between prefinished engineered oak flooring or unfinished oak flooring. Choose prefinished flooring takes less time to install because you don’t have to apply color after installing your flooring.  However, if you want to create your tone of oak floors, unfinished engineered flooring is a better option because you can stain them with any color you want.

Engineered oak flooring requirements will be different according to your needs, so I recommend talking to a consultant in a shop for specific advice about what product fits your home the best. Good luck with finding the best product.