Karndean Oak Flooring

Yes we can! We can arrange the perfect fit, at a time to suit you. Speak to one of our friendly floorologists either in store or during your free home visit

Engineered wood flooring is made from of a high-quality plywood core with a thin layer of hardwood flooring on top. It's different to laminate flooring in that the decorative top layer is made of real wood instead of a print. This real wood layer means that, on the surface, engineered wood flooring looks and feels almost identical to hardwood flooring. The second component of engineered wood flooring is the plywood core, which provides a base layer to which the decorative, real wood layer is bonded to. This core board provides strength and stability to the overall floor.

Discover more about how engineered wood flooring and laminate flooring differ.

Before laying engineered wood flooring, you must remove all existing floor covering and check that the sub-floor is structurally sound. Once you’ve completed all the essential checks, you can start laying your floor. If your engineered flooring has a wood fibre or HDF base, it will likely be manufactured with a click system. Alternatively, a 2-ply or multi-ply engineered wood flooring could have either a click system or a tongue and groove end. If your engineered floor has a click system, it must be laid on top of an underlay. Whereas a tongue and groove floor can be installed by nailing or glueing it straight to the timber sub-floor.

However, each manufacturer will have specific requirements when it comes to laying engineered wood flooring. It's important to read and adhere to these specific instructions.