There is absolutely nothing like a hardwood floor—the natural beauty of a raw material turned into a functional item in your home; the warmth it adds to any room; the fact that it can last hundreds of years when properly maintained; and it’s a natural insulator. Tile and vinyl products imitate it. What’s not to love about a wood floor? They are timeless and will never go out of style. However, not all homes are suited for solid hardwood floors.
While solid wood floors can be installed on concrete slabs, engineered hardwood floors really shine here and help keep costs down. Engineered wood floors were originally developed in the 1960’s to be on grade and in basements over concrete. This trend has continued and with evolution has allowed for the flooring to be used above grade as well. You don’t have to just glue it, it can be nailed or stapled as well and sometimes even a glue assist is needed depending on size. What’s the point of all of this? Options. Options are key in any business.