![]() Owens Plank Flooring, Vintage Solid Sawn, Vintage Northern Solid Sawn, Somerset Engineered CollectionĪlysEdwards Tile & Stone, American Olean, Arto Brick, Crossville, Daltile, Eleganza, Emser Tile, Interceramic High heat transfer ability and can be installed over radiant in-floor heatingĬold, but can be installed over in-floor radiant heating systems After installation and sealing moisture is not relevant. Messy during installation, but can be installed anywhere.Īny flat, hard and level surface (can be installed over cement as long as the cement has less than 4% moisture)Ĭan be installed over any surface as long as the surface is level and hard. Moisture is an issue, but less than hardwood. But are eco-friendly in the sense that they can last several lifetimes before they have to be replaced. Stone and mineral tiles are less eco-friendly in the sense that they use deposits. Can be sanded down and refinished two or three times over the lifetime of the product.Ĭeramic, porcelain and terracotta tile are eco-friendly because no natural ingrediants are used. Uses less "prize" wood than traditional hardwood. With the exception of glazed tile, most tile flooring is pet-friendly and does not show scratches from nail-strikes. Consumers advised to purchase and install higher quality engineered hardwood. ![]() Manufacturers state the flooring consumer purchased was not a high enough standard to not be affected by pets running on the surface and creating "nail strikes". Surface scratches from pets - several comments from customers. Some tile lifespan is said to be over 2000 years, so longevity is so-far timeless. Most tile is stain resistant, and if the tile and grout has been sealed, most industrial strength cleaners can be used to remove staining.Īverage lifespan manufacturers suggest is 100 years, since it has only been around for going on 60 years, lifespan is yet unknown. However liquids or other staining substances may stain the wood if left unattended for a length of time. Dry sweeping and damp mopping when necessary.ĭifferent wood species used in engineered hardwood can be somewhat stain resistant if the wood's protective finish is entact. Water resistant used in pools and bath houses. More water resistant than hardwood, but still made from wood so will absorb moisture and can become saturated, or grow mould. Can absorb moisture and warp or cup.Ĭan crack and chip under harsh conditions. Dozens of color styles.Ĭan show surface scratches. Different board widths, and parket styles. Thin layers of clay molded and let dry (for ceramic and terracotta) or baked to ensure dryness glazed and baked to create porcelain or cut from mineral and stone deposits.ĭozens of wood styles and finishes. ![]() Thin layers of manufactured wood (plywood plus high-density or medium-density fiber-wood) soft or hard plywood inner core glued and pressed together in a criss-cross fashion with a thicker hardwood veneer layer. Man-made - First manufactured in ancient times Man-made - First manufactured in the 1960's External Applications for Engineered Hardwood.Radiant Heating and Engineered Hardwood Flooring.In this exposé, we will consider both products and weigh the pros and cons of each product, while we look into the different options engineered hardwood and tile flooring afford the consumer. This article will take an in-depth look at both flooring options, in the hopes of offering an impartial view for consideration. Whether you are looking primarily at cost or considering only design elements that question can be an immense consideration for many different reasons. A common question renovations or builders consider when they are planning a flooring project: engineered hardwood or tile flooring?
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