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The Westwind Premium Isabel Hickory engineered hardwood offers 7.5'' wide planks and a 1.5mm wear layer, delivering a bold, contemporary look with ...
View full detailsThe Westwind Hillsboro Maple engineered hardwood features 5'' planks and a 1.5mm wear layer, offering timeless style and reliable durability for bu...
View full detailsThe Westwind Pecos Hickory engineered hardwood offers 4'', 5'', and 6'' planks with a 1.5mm wear layer, combining rustic charm with long-lasting pe...
View full detailsThe Westwind Odessa Hickory engineered hardwood features 4'', 5'', and 6'' planks and a 1.5mm wear layer, providing a unique look and exceptional d...
View full detailsThe Westwind Menard Hickory engineered hardwood features mixed-width planks and a 1.5mm wear layer, delivering both style and resilience for busy h...
View full detailsThe Westwind Marfa Hickory engineered hardwood offers mixed-width planks (4'', 5'', 6'') and a 1.5mm wear layer for a unique, long-lasting floor. I...
View full detailsThe Westwind Ennis Acacia engineered hardwood features 3'', 5'', and 7'' planks for a custom look, with a 1.5mm wear layer ensuring durability and ...
View full detailsThe Westwind Dublin Acacia engineered hardwood combines 3'', 5'', and 7'' planks with a 1.5mm wear layer for a dynamic, long-lasting floor. Its ric...
View full detailsThe Westwind Archer City Acacia engineered hardwood features mixed-width planks (3'', 5'', 7'') and a robust 1.5mm wear layer for lasting beauty. I...
View full detailsWestwind Amarillo Acacia engineered hardwood features mixed-width 3'', 5'', and 7'' planks with a 1.5mm wear layer, creating a dynamic and stylish ...
View full detailsThe Westwind Gruene Maple engineered hardwood features 3/8'' x 5'' planks and a 1.5mm wear layer, offering a perfect mix of durability and natural ...
View full detailsWestwind Vernon Oak engineered hardwood offers 3/8'' x 5'' planks and a 1.5mm wear layer, providing a blend of durability and classic style. Ideal ...
View full detailsThe Westwind Lockhart Oak engineered hardwood features 3/8'' x 5'' planks and a 1.5mm wear layer, combining durability with a refined look. Perfect...
View full detailsWestwind Laredo Oak engineered hardwood features 3/8'' x 5'' planks and a 1.5mm wear layer, delivering timeless style and reliable durability. Idea...
View full detailsThe Westwind Turkey Birch engineered hardwood features 3/8'' x 5'' planks and a 2mm wear layer, offering both beauty and durability. Perfect for an...
View full detailsWestwind Shiner Birch engineered hardwood delivers a refined look with a 2mm wear layer and 3/8'' x 5'' planks. Its durable design ensures years of...
View full detailsThe Westwind Round Top Birch engineered hardwood features 3/8'' x 5'' planks and a 2mm wear layer, combining elegance with everyday durability. Ide...
View full detailsWestwind Rainbow Birch engineered hardwood offers a vibrant look with a 2mm wear layer and 3/8'' x 5'' planks. Its durable construction makes it id...
View full detailsThe Westwind Poteet Birch engineered hardwood features a 2mm wear layer and 3/8'' x 5'' planks, offering a blend of durability and classic style. P...
View full detailsWhy Choose Engineered Hardwood Flooring
Engineered hardwood flooring is real hardwood - the surface you walk on and see is genuine wood. The difference is in the construction: a hardwood wear layer is bonded to multiple layers of plywood or high-density fiberboard, creating a plank that resists expansion and contraction far better than solid wood.
Construction and Quality Indicators
The most important quality indicator is the wear layer thickness. Premium engineered hardwood features a wear layer of 3 mm to 6 mm, allowing for 2-3 refinishings over the floor's life. The core is typically 7 to 11 plies of cross-layered plywood, which provides structural stability. Total plank thickness ranges from 3/8 inch to ¾ inch.
Installation Versatility
Engineered hardwood offers three installation methods: floating (click-lock planks over an underlayment), glue-down (directly to concrete or plywood), and nail-down (over plywood subfloors). This versatility means engineered hardwood can go where solid hardwood cannot - over concrete slabs, in basements, and over radiant heating systems.
Popular Species
Engineered oak is the most popular option, with white oak and European oak leading the category. Engineered maple offers a light, contemporary look. Engineered hickory combines maximum hardness with the stability of an engineered core. Acacia and birch are available in engineered formats as well.
Wide Plank Engineered Hardwood
Engineered construction is especially advantageous for wide plank flooring (7 inches and above). Solid wood planks this wide are prone to significant seasonal movement, while the cross-layered core of engineered hardwood keeps wide planks flat and stable year-round. This is why most premium wide-plank hardwood flooring is engineered.
Engineered Hardwood vs. Luxury Vinyl
Both engineered hardwood and luxury vinyl tile can be installed over concrete, but they serve different needs. Engineered hardwood is real wood that adds home value and can be refinished. Luxury vinyl is fully waterproof and more affordable but cannot be refinished and does not have the resale value of real wood.
Is engineered hardwood real wood?
Yes. Engineered hardwood has a real hardwood surface layer - the same species you would find in solid hardwood flooring. The difference is beneath the surface, where cross-layered plywood or HDF provides dimensional stability. The floor looks, feels, and performs like real wood because it is real wood.
Can engineered hardwood be installed over concrete?
Yes, this is one of engineered hardwood's primary advantages. It can be glued directly to a concrete slab or floated over concrete with a moisture barrier underlayment. Always test the concrete's moisture levels before installation. Solid hardwood cannot be glued or floated over concrete.
Can engineered hardwood be refinished?
Engineered hardwood with a wear layer of 2 mm or thicker can be refinished at least once. Premium products with 3-6 mm wear layers can be refinished 2-3 times. Light screening and recoating can be done regardless of wear layer thickness. Check the manufacturer's specifications for your specific product.
Is engineered hardwood waterproof?
Engineered hardwood is more moisture-resistant than solid hardwood but is not waterproof. It handles humidity fluctuations and minor spills well. Prolonged water exposure will damage the wood. For fully waterproof flooring with a wood look, consider luxury vinyl tile or wood-look porcelain tile.