If you’re thinking about replacing your existing flooring, you might be intrigued by the possibility of solid hardwood. It’s a classic, elegant, and timeless product, but its maintenance requirements may make you worry about the upkeep. For the look of solid wood with none of these requirements, consider engineered hardwood flooring, a type of wood flooring that consists of different bonded layers.

Engineered hardwood was introduced to the flooring market in the mid-1990s.  Because of it’s longevity over 20 years, and because of its success, engineered hardwood is a very competitive and affordable hard-surface flooring option compared to solid hardwood or ceramic tile.

If you’d like to learn more about this option, here are some of the advantages engineered wood has over other materials.

Why Install Engineered Hardwood Flooring?

1. Durability

Like its name implies, solid hardwood is made from one thick piece of wood. Engineered, on the other hand, is a thinner layer of wood adhered to a high-density poly-core to create an alternative solution that’s sturdier and lower maintenance. And it’s in those layers in the strong core within that engineered hardwood gets its strength. Engineered hardwood is more resistant to heat and moisture—a big plus for Hawaii’s tropical climate—and it gives homeowners the option of using wood in the kitchen. 

2. Appearance

Many homeowners choose hardwood flooring for its beautiful appearance and because it complements multiple areas of a home. Transform a simple entryway into a grand entrance or a bedroom into a luxurious area simply by adding hardwood flooring. Engineered hardwood is even functional for powder rooms and mudrooms since it’s resistant to water damage, allowing you to upgrade the look of any area of your home.

3. Eco-Friendly

While an entire tree could be used to create one hardwood floor, it can create several engineered floors. If you’re interested in minimizing your impact on the environment, choosing this type of flooring helps you conserve the planet’s main source of life.

If you’re interested in engineered hardwood flooring, visit Kauai Flooring & Interiors in Lihue, HI. With the only full-service showroom on the island, they carry a range of flooring options, including tile, carpet, waterproof laminate, and commercial flooring to help you customize any space to suit your vision. And they are licensed to professionally install your floor.  Learn more about their products and services online, call (808) 245-8808, or visit them at 3-3222 Kuhio Highway in Lihue.