{"id":2543,"date":"2016-10-03T13:14:04","date_gmt":"2016-10-03T13:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/?p=2543"},"modified":"2017-05-30T14:07:55","modified_gmt":"2017-05-30T14:07:55","slug":"engineered-hardwood-vs-solid-hardwood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.carpetguys.com\/blog\/engineered-hardwood-vs-solid-hardwood\/","title":{"rendered":"Engineered Hardwood vs Solid Hardwood"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Between the two, which is better; engineered or solid hardwood<\/em>?<\/p>\n

This is a question that’s common for anyone who is looking to install hardwood flooring. There are different aspects of both, so finding the best option depends on your home situation.<\/p>\n

Let us explain.<\/p>\n

What’s the Difference Between Solid Hardwood and Engineered Hardwood?<\/h2>\n

There are many differences between engineered hardwood vs solid hardwood, so understanding both sides will help you get an idea of which one will work better for your home.<\/p>\n

Solid Hardwood Flooring<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each solid hardwood plank is made from a single piece\u00a0of solid wood. Every board is cut at 3\/4 inches thick. Due to the board’s thickness, solid hardwood flooring<\/a> has a lot of room for refinishing when it begins to wear out.<\/p>\n

Natural hardwood is recommended for the rooms at ground level or higher. This is because solid wood floors will expand and contract depending on moisture and climate change. For this reason, natural wood flooring should never be installed in basements.<\/p>\n

This type of wood flooring is permanently\u00a0nailed down to the subfloor. To accommodate for swelling, your installer will leave a small gap between the floor and the wall.<\/p>\n

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Natural hardwood flooring comes in beautiful species including:<\/p>\n