If you’re in the market for engineered hardwood floors, consider click-lock wood flooring. Click-lock, otherwise known as floating wood flooring, are extremely durable and don’t require nails or glue, which makes it perfect for homeowners who don’t want to go through the hassle of hiring someone to install their flooring for them.
Floating hardwood flooring is constructed with a 5-ply high-density fiberboard core supporting a traditional wood wear layer. Most floating hardwood flooring is available in a variety of wood species such as oak, maple, birch, and black walnut. Since there is no need for professional installation, homeowners can save between 10 and 15 percent. It can be used over any preexisting type of flooring and is especially ideal for basements. Floating hardwood flooring holds up well in areas of high-humidity with very little expansion or contraction, making it ideal for lake- or riverfront houses. And best of all, if you are unsatisfied with your Click-lock floor, they are just as to uninstall as they are to install.
One of the great things about prefinished wood flooring is that once you are finished with installation, there is no sanding or coating necessary. The Accu-Seal Floor Finish system, available from some engineered hardwood flooring sellers, provides a water-based scratch-resistant surface that can hold up to almost anything. This allows the strongest coat possible with the fewest number of layers, which preserves the aesthetic of the wood grain. The Accu-Seal system protects against moisture and UV rays, as well.
