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Floors
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Types
of Wood Floors
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Here is a brief overview of the kinds of wood floors available. There are three basic kinds of wood floors: Solid, Engineered, and Laminated. 1) Solid Wood floors come in three types: parquet, strip, and plank. Parquet floors usually come in square 6-inch blocks and can create beautiful designs. Strip floorings are the most common, usually about 2-1/4 inches wide. Plank floors are like strip but wider, usually 3 inches or more.
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| 2) Engineered floors are made from several different types of wood heat-pressed and glued together. These floors are usually less affected by changes in humidity and temperature. The thickness of the top layer determines how many times it can be refinished. |
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| 3) Laminated Wood floors are made with a plywood and veneer. Generally for the budget-conscious, these floors are usually about half the thickness of a solid wood floor. | |