If you are in the market for commercial hardwood flooring, you may want to consider engineered wood as an option. It is a popular mid to top-level flooring choice among business owners for various reasons. To find out if engineered hardwood flooring is right for your business, it is best to review its advantages and disadvantages, and then determine which factors on each side carry the most weight with you.
Continue reading to evaluate the most notable advantages, and a few possible disadvantages, of engineered hardwood flooring so you can make your choice for your commercial property.
Commercial Engineered Wood Flooring
Engineered wood is not entirely hardwood, but mostly a wood product made with bonded wood fibers and adhesive veneer panels. It is manufactured using recycled veneers and woods from several types of tree subspecies. Engineered wood flooring is constructed with layers of plywood, and then finished off with a top veneer layer of real hardwood. This top layer is stained and treated just as any hardwood floor would be. The layer beneath the top hardwood ply is called the structural support core board. And the layers beneath that are called backing layers, used for stability.
Advantages of Engineered Wood Floors
The best advantage to installing engineered hardwood floors is the price points. Because it does not require an abundant amount of real solid hardwood, it is much cheaper all around. For anyone remodeling or renovating on a budget, but still desires the look AND feel of hardwood floors, this is a great cost-effective alternative.
Additional Advantages Include:
☑ EASY INSTALLATION
☑ HIGHLY DURABLE & STRONG
☑ EXCELLENT STABILITY
☑ LONG LIFE SPAN
☑ LOW MAINTENANCE
☑ MOISTURE & CLIMATE-RESISTANT
☑ INFINITE DESIGNS & STYLES
☑ LESS PRONE TO WARPING & WATER DAMAGE
A Few Potential Downfalls of Engineered Wood to Consider
The major drawback to engineered hardwood flooring is probably the thin layer of real hardwood veneer. Because it is so thin, it is more vulnerable to grooves, dents, and other forms of wear. This means it will most likely need to be replaced because engineered wood cannot be redone over and over again like solid hardwood floors. This is especially true for areas of the office or property with heavy foot traffic or vehicular traffic (forklifts, golf carts, etc.).
Aside from vulnerable veneers, engineered wood floors are susceptible to shape distortion. Although they are highly durable, their shape can distort overtime, and can even warp or twist. This means it will require some repairs after a while. Because they are not the best fit for all commercial buildings, be sure to take the professional advice of an Indianapolis commercial general contractor.
Indianapolis Commercial Flooring Contractors
Contact BAF Corporation at 317-253-0531 for trusted commercial flooring repair and replacement in Indianapolis, Indiana and its surrounding locations. Whether you are having commercial floors installed for a new business, or to revamp an existing one, we provide full-service, turnkey flooring installation for all commercial industries, including offices, retail stores, dance studios, medical facilities, apartments, warehouses, and all other varieties. Our commercial general contractors serve all corporate, commercial, and industrial industries in Indianapolis, Indiana and its surrounding districts. Call today to request free information or to schedule a consultation.
