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| With engineered floors, you are free to consider the | | | | heating system in order to learn the best practice |
| possibilities of using hardwood in areas that would | | | | when using it under an engineered hardwood floor |
| mean disaster for a solid hardwood floor. Engineered | | | | Inspect your batch of engineered hardwood |
| hardwood floors allow you all of the beauty and | | | | flooring for any defects before you begin an |
| organic feel, as well as a greater range of options as | | | | installation |
| far as the location of your installation. With the dual | | | | Make sure that your subfloor is clean, dry and |
| features of an attractive top layer that is a real | | | | level before you install your engineered flooring |
| hardwood species, and a core which is designed to | | | | Clean your engineered hardwood floors |
| shift and move with climatic changes, engineered | | | | frequently, seeing to spills immediately using DRY or |
| hardwood flooring is perfect for a basement | | | | DAMP mops, vacuums, and cloths |
| installation, or an installation in a summer home or | | | | Use rugs and runners to protect high traffic |
| cottage that is not environmentally controlled all year | | | | areas and access points to the outdoors. This will |
| round. Along with these functional benefits, | | | | minimize the amount of dirt and grit that can |
| engineered hardwood floors are often less expensive | | | | negatively effect the finish of your engineered |
| than their solid hardwood counterparts, making them | | | | hardwood flooring |
| worth serious consideration on a budgetary level. | | | | Don’t: |
| With all of its features that allow these advantages, | | | | Use wax-based cleaners, harsh detergents, |
| engineered hardwood truly stands as being in a class | | | | abrasives, or steel wool to clean engineered |
| by itself. | | | | hardwood flooring |
| Here is a list of things to consider when purchasing, | | | | Apply finish to an engineered hardwood floor |
| installing and maintaining your engineered hardwood | | | | that has already been finished at the factory |
| floor: | | | | Overwet engineered hardwood when cleaning |
| Do: | | | | — excessive moisture can still have a negative |
| Consider the area where you will be installing | | | | effect on your flooring, just as it would with solid |
| your engineered hardwood floor in terms of moisture | | | | hardwood |
| levels and foot traffic — use this to help you | | | | Wear spike-heels or athletic spikes on your |
| to choose the species of flooring that is right for | | | | engineered hardwood floors |
| what you have in mind | | | | This is of course by no means a comprehensive list. |
| Allow for a certain level of wastage per square | | | | When making a purchase or caring for an existing |
| foot when placing an order, depending on your level | | | | floor, it can be a great benefit to consult with the |
| of expertise. You are the best judge of how much | | | | experts. Local flooring contractors and sales experts |
| this will be, but a good range in general is 7-10% for | | | | in the industry are two great sources of information |
| non-professional installers | | | | when you are seeking to make an informed purchase |
| Read all installation instructions and warranty | | | | or when organizing a cleaning regimen. |
| information very carefully | | | | |