While many opt for LVT and laminate flooring products that mimic the look of wood flooring, others will only settle for the real deal. Image Carets, as the top choice amongst flooring shops in Purley, are a trusted stop for the supply and installation of quality wood flooring. We’re proud to have elevated countless interiors from Banstead to Coulsdon, and Croydon to Kenley through the fitting of timeless floors.
On this page, we’ve looked to outline the key differences between solid and engineered wood flooring, and to run over a few common reasons customers opt for wood over alternative materials. If you’d like to see some of our engineered or solid wood flooring products for yourself, why not visit our Purley showroom? It’s just a short drive from principal service areas including Banstead, Coulsdon, Croydon and Kenley. Alternatively, give us a call on 0208 668 0055.
Solid Wood Flooring – Exactly asthe name implies: solid wood floors are made of boards crafted from single bits of hardwood, usually around 18mm to 20mm thick. Typically, they are installed via a tongue-and-groove system. Hardness scores allocated to different varieties of wood help indicate the type of application for which they’re best suited. For example, a high scoring hardwood might be perfect for a corridor or public space that anticipates heavy foot traffic, like the hallway of a commercial property around Banstead, Coulsdon, Croydon, Kenley or Purley; a lower scoring hardwood might be better suited to a bedroom or living room.
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Engineered Wood Flooring – Usually comprised of three to four layers of wood, glued together to create a plank around 14mm thick , engineered wood flooring is capped with a real wood veneer of around 4mm. It’s a highly versatile alternative to solid wood flooring that keeps the warm and sought-after aesthetic, but has a few different characteristics that allow it to be used in other areas of Banstead, Coulsdon, Croydon, Kenley and Purley properties.
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