Engineered parquet flooring generally consists of 3 layers of materials: a backing layer, a central core, and a wear layer. This manufacturing process gives it great stability while reducing its cost compared to solid wood flooring.
Engineered flooring is a good choice if you are looking for a balance between aesthetics and practicality at an affordable cost.
Overview of engineered parquet flooring based on the main selection criteria:
Durability and strength: Engineered flooring offers good resistance, but its lifespan will be shorter compared to solid wood flooring because its wear layer is thinner.
Aesthetics: Engineered parquet flooring perfectly imitates wood species while offering a wide variety of finishes.
Budget: Very good value for money for those who don't want to compromise!
Installation and maintenance: Can be installed traditionally like solid wood flooring and is also suitable for floating installation like laminate.
Adaptability: Engineered parquet flooring is versatile and tolerates temperature variations well thanks to its multi-layered composition.
Composition and structure of engineered parquet flooring
Engineered parquet flooring consists of three layers:
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A top layer: also called the "facing" or "wear layer," made from solid wood.
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An intermediate layer: or "central core," composed of softwood or reconstituted wood such as plywood.
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An underlayer: or "backing layer" which reinforces stability and prevents the wood from "working."