The Pros and Cons of Engineered Wood Flooring

If you are choosing a new floor covering for your home, you will know that there are lots of things to consider but your budget and your family members are probably the two biggest factors that will help make your final choice.

Before you make your final choice though it is important to do your research. As with any type of flooring, there are pros and cons – you just need to figure out which is the best for you and your home.

A carpeted floor might not be the right flooring for you and your budget might not be able to stretch to afford real wood flooring. For this reason, you might be looking at engineered wood flooring instead. If this is the case here are a few pros and cons for you to consider:

The pros of engineered wood flooring

• Is a great alternative to solid wood flooring and is difficult to tell the two apart
• It is often cheaper than solid wood flooring so if you’re on a budget this might be the deciding factor for you
• It has a real layer of wood on top which can be sanded and re-finished if necessary – great if you have pets and young children that have damaged the top layer over
• It is more resistant to changes in temperature and humidity than solid wood flooring so will not warp in hot and humid conditions
• Easy to clean, which is perfect for allergy sufferers and keeps your flooring looking it’s best – can be cleaned with a microfibre mop and special cleaner to ensure it is not soaked through
• It is quick and easy to install and can be laid over an underlay or on top of concrete flooring. You don’t need a professional to lay the flooring.
• Is compatible with underfloor heating
• Available in different wood species, styles, colours, finishes and plank widths so there is a style to suit every room / decor.

The cons of engineered wood flooring

• It can fade so if you have a room that gets sunlight in some spots and not others you may notice a change in the colouring over time
• Easily Scratched And Dented – make sure pets claws are kept short and outside shoes (and stiletto heels) are not worn on the flooring
• Not always the cheapest option – as with anything there is always a budget option but this can sometimes mean that cheaper materials are used meaning they don’t last as long and can be damaged easier.
• Not Moisture-Proof – this type of flooring is not suitable for areas in the home that have high moisture. It can not be mopped with a traditional mop as it would be too wet and cause the boards to warp.

Are you looking to add engineered wood flooring to your home? If so, which room are you going to put it in? I’d love to hear about your plans in the comments below.

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