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Engineered hardwood is constructed of multiple layers of cross grain wood that are bonded together (much like plywood). Due to the thinner wear layer engineered products are more difficult to refinish and are more suitable for screening and recoating. The main advantage to engineered hardwood is increased flexibility as to where you can install it. You can install it above, on, or below ground level. Also due to the glued-together core the product is much more stable in areas with higher moisture fluctuations. Therefore you will see fewer cases of gapping and cupping with a product like this. More commonly consumers will use engineered hardwood on floors where a wider plank look is desired.
Engineered floors have a large range of installation variations. Some can be glued down with a full spread adhesive or stapled using a narrow-crown flooring stapler. While newer technology has allowed engineered wood floors to be snapped together and floated, similar to laminate products.
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