When it comes to adding timeless style and warmth to your new contemporary interior design construction or renovation project, nothing beats the classic look of a wood floor. Real hardwood flooring has been the standard of choice for generations, and has stood the test of time in some of the most celebrated historical buildings across the country.
While this has been a much desired material, it does have its limitations. Climatic changes can wreak havoc on these floors, especially in very moist areas of the United States. An alternative which has established a very strong following in recent years is engineered wood flooring.
Innovative design and production techniques have brought this material to the forefront of choice for use in many areas of the home. It's engineered core tolerates dampness and humidity so well that its installation in basements is becoming commonplace.
In addition to high moisture tolerance, engineered wood flooring is much easier to install than raw wood floors. These floors can either be nailed to a wood sub floor, or floated and glued on top of almost any sub flooring surface, including concrete, provided you use a moisture vapor barrier per manufacturer's installation instructions. Locking systems further quicken installment, requiring absolutely no glue-down. Pieces simply lock together securely, which has made this option attractive to even the most novice do-it-yourselfers.
Enhancing the attractiveness of these products is the fact that engineered systems look and feel like real hardwood flooring. The use of hardwoods like maple, oak and cherry assures a beautiful top layer of each piece, while the plywood composite or quick-growth pine core lends a more environmentally-friendly reputation to this smart alternative.
WinCon Design & Resource offers wholesale pricing on bulk container shipments of wood flooring from top quality manufacturers. We also offer cork underlayment to diminish echo's. Call or e-mail one of our helpful representatives, and we'll be happy to help you determine how much you can save on your next project.
