Because of the thicker hardwood veneer it can be sanded up to five times, in contrast to most engineered flooring that will tolerate only two or at the most three sandings. For environmentally conscious buyers, a natural rustic plank flooring is finished with a mixture of tree sap, linseed oil and beeswax. Made in Austria the new engineered flooring looks a lot like recycled flooring but unlike recycled wood can go over any solid subfloor, concrete or wood. While unfinished flooring is cheaper, installation and finishing costs are more. Usually stores give you a package price, which sometimes works out to be similar to prefinished floors.
Many factors affect flooring choices and costs.
Moisture can be a big problem in new construction. It can pay to shop around, ask lots of question and compare information before buying. Also check companies out with the B.C. Floor Covering Association or the Better Business Bureau. You can buy a good product, but if it's not laid properly you can run into problems. Southam Digital Inc. All rights reserved.