Engineered wood flooring comes in a large variety of styles and finishes, but how is it made? The Process Of Making Engineered Wood Flooring Engineered wood flooring is made of modern adhesives, including a plywood base and solid hardwood top. The foundation is plywood, which gives the flooring stability and durability, and helps it to last longer. A high pressure press then bonds 2mm thick plywood veneers. The best engineered boards usually have 14 to 15 mm thick plywood. Then a high pressure press bonds the hardwood top with the plywood foundation, and is allowed some time to cure. The sizes of the hardwood top may vary from 4 to 6 mm in thickness. If it is thinner, the surface is more fragile and may scratch more easily. Top quality engineered wood flooring will look as good as genuine wood flooring, but it comes with the added benefit of being more durable. The Benefits Of Engineered Wood Flooring There are many great advantages to choosing engineered wood flooring. The flooring works well with under floor heating installations due to its high level of stability and strength. It is easy to clean, and by periodically sanding it, you can erase any scratches that have occurred. The plywood foundation prevents cupping, and minimises the amount of gaps that can appear during seasonal changes. Engineered wood flooring has a greater resistance to high levels of moisture than solid wood flooring, and is ideal for damp basements and regional areas with higher humidity levels. For more information about engineered wood flooring and any other type of flooring you want to enquire about, email sales@nagleflooring.co.uk