Whether you are building a new home or renovating your current space, there's a lot that goes into selecting flooring. From carpet and area rugs to hardwood and laminate, you have a lot of options. Even after you’ve decided you want hardwood floors installed in your home, you still have to choose between solid and engineered hardwood.

At Abbey Carpet Of Maui, the wood floor specialists have more than 59 years of experience in helping customers select the right flooring for their home. No matter your lifestyle or budget, Abbey Carpet Of Maui has the floor for you.

What Are Solid Hardwood Floors?

Solid hardwood floors are, well, 100% solid wood. Because the flooring is constructed from a real timbered wood, the boards can be sanded and refinished multiple times. This is great because if your floors ever get damaged or if you ever want to change the color, you're able to much more easily than were it wood laminate, vinyl or carpeting. One thing to keep in mind about solid floors is they will expand and shrink as the moisture levels and temperature in the house changes, so it needs to be attached to a subfloor and should only be used on the first or second floor of your home.

What are Engineered Hardwood Floors?

If you’re looking for something that looks like solid wood but is a little more flexible regarding where you can install it, you might want to consider engineered flooring. Although also 100% wood, engineered hardwood floors are constructed from multiple layers of hardwood or plywood. Because of the cross layers, it is not susceptible to the same expanding and contracting that solid floors experience.  Because of this, it can be installed over existing floors and is an excellent choice for all floors and rooms of a house, including the basement, kitchen, and bathrooms.

Both types of hardwood floors are great options, and which flooring you choose will come down to where you want to install the floors, the humidity levels in your home, your budget, and your personal preference. Visit the Abbey Carpet Of Maui showroom today to talk to an expert about whether solid or engineered is right for you.

For more information about Abbey Carpet of Maui, pay a visit their website or call (808) 871-5825.