ᐅ Advantages of Solid Wood Planks Compared to Laminate Flooring

Created on: 16 Jan 2015 10:32
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Vega82
Is there even still one available?
I am specifically talking about engineered hardwood flooring, not solid hardwood.
Basically, it consists of two layers of wood as the base and a thin wear layer on top.

Laminate, on the other hand, has a substrate made of particleboard, a decorative layer, and a protective coating.

As a non-expert, I currently see more advantages with laminate because it requires less maintenance.
So, what really speaks in favor of engineered hardwood flooring, besides the fact that it is real wood and not a printed design?
schubert792 Feb 2015 19:41
Makes sense. Glue it together!
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Sheriff
2 Feb 2015 22:07
I’m also in favor of gluing, but it costs about €7 per m2 (about $7.50 per sq ft), right?