Comments on: Wood Flooring | Cost | Buying Tips | Installation | Maintenance http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/2009/08/03/wood-flooring-review-hardwood-and-engineered-wood-floor-ideas/ Useful tips for the kitchen: about the equipment of this special, oft-used room in our home. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:58:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Ganka http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/2009/08/03/wood-flooring-review-hardwood-and-engineered-wood-floor-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-6636 Ganka Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:16:02 +0000 http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/?p=935#comment-6636 Hi Ann, I would recommend using an engineered wood floor. It is a type of pre-finished flooring made up of layers of plywood that make up the underside of the flooring and another layer which is the upper surface is made of solid wood. Due to their construction, engineered floors are strong and are especially good for rooms that are either at ground level or below. They are generally more immune to humidity, spills and extreme temperature and are dimensionally stable. Concerning the type of wood, you can use maple, oak, walnut, teak, Brazilian cherry, etc. Take a look at the above mentioned ‘Related links’ for more information about each of these woods. Concerning the wood floor installation, I recommend using the services of a professional. Let me know if you have any other questions. Regards, Ganka Hi Ann,

I would recommend using an engineered wood floor. It is a type of pre-finished flooring made up of layers of plywood that make up the underside of the flooring and another layer which is the upper surface is made of solid wood. Due to their construction, engineered floors are strong and are especially good for rooms that are either at ground level or below. They are generally more immune to humidity, spills and extreme temperature and are dimensionally stable.

Concerning the type of wood, you can use maple, oak, walnut, teak, Brazilian cherry, etc. Take a look at the above mentioned ‘Related links’ for more information about each of these woods.

Concerning the wood floor installation, I recommend using the services of a professional.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Regards,

Ganka

]]> By: Ann http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/2009/08/03/wood-flooring-review-hardwood-and-engineered-wood-floor-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-6625 Ann Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:10:33 +0000 http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/?p=935#comment-6625 We live in South Florida and want to install wood floors in our entire downstairs which includes a 1/2 bath, laundry room and kitchen. We have ceramic floors now. Can you recommend a type of wood and installation or would you discourage us from getting wood in bath and kitchen and laundry room? We live in South Florida and want to install wood floors in our entire downstairs which includes a 1/2 bath, laundry room and kitchen. We have ceramic floors now. Can you recommend a type of wood and installation or would you discourage us from getting wood in bath and kitchen and laundry room?

]]> By: Ganka http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/2009/08/03/wood-flooring-review-hardwood-and-engineered-wood-floor-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-4757 Ganka Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:46:29 +0000 http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/?p=935#comment-4757 With the different climate changes, wood will retract or expand and this is exactly the reason why you do need the help of a professional when it comes to the installation process. With the different climate changes, wood will retract or expand and this is exactly the reason why you do need the help of a professional when it comes to the installation process.

]]> By: Mold Inspections Five Boros http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/2009/08/03/wood-flooring-review-hardwood-and-engineered-wood-floor-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-4755 Mold Inspections Five Boros Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:33:06 +0000 http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/?p=935#comment-4755 Since the wood flooring is costly it is difficult to figure out what could be the best suited and I am sure these tips will help. Installing is a a bit difficult I think...what do you say? Since the wood flooring is costly it is difficult to figure out what could be the best suited and I am sure these tips will help. Installing is a a bit difficult I think…what do you say?

]]> By: Michael http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/2009/08/03/wood-flooring-review-hardwood-and-engineered-wood-floor-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-4642 Michael Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:22:37 +0000 http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/?p=935#comment-4642 Timber flooring is a great addition to any home. If you'd like to have timber floor, site conditions are the most important deciding factor. Some site conditions are more suitable than others. It is also advised to buy from suppliers who can trace the origins of their timber, which will be authorized by international sustainability agencies, such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Reputable stores will only deal with manufacturers who use wood from certified sources. Timber flooring is a great addition to any home. If you’d like to have timber floor, site conditions are the most important deciding factor. Some site conditions are more suitable than others.

It is also advised to buy from suppliers who can trace the origins of their timber, which will be authorized by international sustainability agencies, such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Reputable stores will only deal with manufacturers who use wood from certified sources.

]]> By: Michael http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/2009/08/03/wood-flooring-review-hardwood-and-engineered-wood-floor-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-4641 Michael Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:50:57 +0000 http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/?p=935#comment-4641 When you are looking for wood floor in your kitchen, keep in mind the green alternative of reclaimed wood flooring. Reclaimed flooring is flooring that has been salvaged from old homes, warehouses and other buildings as they are being demolished. If you prefer rustic floors you will love the look of recycled wood flooring. Oak, chestnut and hickory are some of the woods that are most often reclaimed. When you are looking for wood floor in your kitchen, keep in mind the green alternative of reclaimed wood flooring. Reclaimed flooring is flooring that has been salvaged from old homes, warehouses and other buildings as they are being demolished.

If you prefer rustic floors you will love the look of recycled wood flooring. Oak, chestnut and hickory are some of the woods that are most often reclaimed.

]]> By: Ganka http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/2009/08/03/wood-flooring-review-hardwood-and-engineered-wood-floor-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-4528 Ganka Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:58:59 +0000 http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/?p=935#comment-4528 Hi Lori, For laundry rooms and bathrooms I would consider using engineered hardwood flooring. As mentioned above, these floors are dimensionally stable and usually more immune to spills and humidity than solid hardwood floors. They are also the better option for rooms at a ground level or below it. If you insist on solid hardwood floor, I would consider teak. Teak has a natural property of being resistant to moisture, fungi, rot and dents. Concerning entryways, I think it is okay to use solid hardwood floor. Just be sure to use pre-finished one as it will have a high quality finish applied at the factory. This makes the floor stronger and more immune to scratches. Regards, Ganka Hi Lori,

For laundry rooms and bathrooms I would consider using engineered hardwood flooring. As mentioned above, these floors are dimensionally stable and usually more immune to spills and humidity than solid hardwood floors. They are also the better option for rooms at a ground level or below it.

If you insist on solid hardwood floor, I would consider teak. Teak has a natural property of being resistant to moisture, fungi, rot and dents.

Concerning entryways, I think it is okay to use solid hardwood floor. Just be sure to use pre-finished one as it will have a high quality finish applied at the factory. This makes the floor stronger and more immune to scratches.

Regards,

Ganka

]]> By: Lori http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/2009/08/03/wood-flooring-review-hardwood-and-engineered-wood-floor-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-4526 Lori Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:43:55 +0000 http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/?p=935#comment-4526 I have a question... we want to have hardwood floors installed and my husband is hesitant to put it in the laundry room, entryway and bathrooms. Is this concern legitimate? Thanks, Lori I have a question… we want to have hardwood floors installed and my husband is hesitant to put it in the laundry room, entryway and bathrooms. Is this concern legitimate? Thanks, Lori

]]> By: Engineered Wood Flooring Guy http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/2009/08/03/wood-flooring-review-hardwood-and-engineered-wood-floor-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-4363 Engineered Wood Flooring Guy Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:33:39 +0000 http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/?p=935#comment-4363 Thanks for this insightful post! The best thing about an engineered floor is just how diverse it can be. Its rigidity allows it to be installed in cellars or in conditions where a solid wood floor wouldn't be a viable option. Cheers Scott Thanks for this insightful post! The best thing about an engineered floor is just how diverse it can be. Its rigidity allows it to be installed in cellars or in conditions where a solid wood floor wouldn’t be a viable option.

Cheers

Scott

]]> By: Kitchen Designer http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/2009/08/03/wood-flooring-review-hardwood-and-engineered-wood-floor-ideas/comment-page-1/#comment-4315 Kitchen Designer Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:38:42 +0000 http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com/kitchen-blog/?p=935#comment-4315 Wood floors are a great way to add elegance to any kitchen. I would also suggest to have them professionally installed as it will be much easier, look better and if re-sale is depending, it can make or break it. Thanks! Wood floors are a great way to add elegance to any kitchen. I would also suggest to have them professionally installed as it will be much easier, look better and if re-sale is depending, it can make or break it.

Thanks!

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