CHOOSING THE PERFECT FLOORING: SOLID OR ENGINEERED?
Whether you are renovating your current space or starting a new project from scratch, selecting the right flooring is essential to establish a foundation that will stand the test of time without losing its style. Let’s dive into the differences between solid and engineered flooring to help you understand these popular options.
SOLID HARDWOOD, A CLASSIC BEAUTY
Solid flooring, or solid wood flooring, is entirely made from genuine wood throughout its thickness, usually a robust hardwood like oak, maple, or walnut.
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This type of flooring is renowned for its durability, beauty and longevity. Due to its nature, it can be sanded and refinished multiple times.
Solid wood flooring usually features long planks and narrower boards, which helps minimize the potential for cupping and offers better stability as there is less room for movement. This style also reminisces of the traditional hardwood flooring looks in older homes.
ENGINEERED HARDWOOD, THE PERFECT COMBINATION
Engineered floors are the perfect combination of natural beauty and advanced engineering techniques. They resemble their solid counterparts, but their construction features a thin top layer of hardwood, and a high-quality multilayer plywood core. The core is the key to their numerous benefits: the multi-layered construction adds integrity, ensures long-lasting performance and adds resistance to fluctuations in humidity and temperature.
RIVA’s engineered hardwood floors construction
At RIVA, we take pride in offering a wide selection of high-quality engineered hardwood floors that adapt to every lifestyle. With over eighty years of experience, our products represent a unique combination of design and innovation.
Explore our website to learn more about our engineering construction or visit our RIVA Galleries & Corners across the United States to discover our collections, including our new RIVA Tile and RIVA Moss offerings.
