Solid Oak Flooring Vs Engineered Oak Flooring Solid oak floors are known for the warmth and elegance they bring to the character of your home. However, although the look and feel of solid oak flooring is unbeatable, because of its sensitivity to moisture their use is avoided in certain areas of the home, such as the kitchen and the bathroom. Despite the durability of solid oak, it isn’t capable of coping well in highly humid areas, as it tends to absorb moisture causing it to expand and contract as moisture levels rise and fall, resulting in splitting and cracking. If you are keen on wood flooring and love the natural beauty of oak, then engineered oak flooring provides a more durable and versatile solution. Engineered oak flooring will give you the aesthetically pleasing effect of solid oak flooring whilst offering more durability and increased stability in kitchens and bathrooms. Engineered oak floors are usually produced using a top layer of 4mm-6mm thick solid oak flake laminated onto a thick multi-laminated plywood backing. This can be finished using varnishes and oils to make it to appear exactly as solid oak floors. Cross laminating the plywood improves the structural strength of the floors and greatly minimises the effect of humidity and moisture levels found in kitchens and bathroom. The cross laminated boards offer a great deal of rigidity and prevents the board from moving around, expanding or shrinking. Engineered floors can be installed in the same way as solid oak floors and will offer the same finish and feel to the touch. Solid Oak Flooring With A Difference If you decide to choose solid oak flooring for your kitchen, the engineered collections from Nagle Flooring is without a doubt the best solution. We are a leading supplier of wooden floors and all our flooring is crafted to the highest standards using the very best grades available. Our collections are designed to be an incredibly hardwearing, long term solution for your property and will enhance the beauty and increase the value of your home throughout the years. Our flooring comes from several brands such as Boen, Elka, Nature, Quickstep and Tarkett. They are manufactured to the exact standards to ensure they deliver the result you are looking for. Since our flooring in purchased in bulk we are also able to pass on the discounts to our customers, which makes our flooring highly affordable. We pride ourselves on high levels of customer service and satisfaction and can work with you directly to provide you with the best flooring option that will help you achieve the look and finish you want. To find out more about our expert flooring services contact Nagle Flooring at 020 8424 0800, sales@nagleflooring.co.uk