engineered hardwood floors have advantages over solid wood floors, however. The
nature of wood is that it warps, contracting and expanding with changes in temperature.
This makes it unsuitable for use in kitchens and bathrooms, as it is incompatible with
water. Engineered wood flooring, on the other hand, can be used in any room in the
house because it is thick and durable and can withstand moisture. They are also suitable
for use with under floor heating, which wouldn’t be the case with solid wood floors.

Another reason that engineered wood flooring is popular is because it is so easy to install
compared with other kinds of flooring. If you are a keen DIY-er, you should be able to
install your own floors fairly simply, which will save you money on having to pay
someone else to do it for you. You can use an elastic adhesive to stick your flooring
down, or equally you can lay it on top of a wooden flooring underlay. Versatile,
economic and practical, engineered wood floors really are a great choice.