Can Engineered Hardwood Be Sanded And Stained

In this video i answer a simple question about engineered hardwood flooring.

Can engineered hardwood be sanded and stained.

To prevent an engineered hardwood floor from being permanently scuffed or stained you ll need to clean it regularly. Can engineered wood flooring be sanded and refinished. While the surface of the engineered hardwood is genuine hardwood the underlying layers are typically made of plywood or high density fiberboard. There are steps you can take to delay the need for refinishing your engineered flooring.

That led to a few customers asking if we can re stain engineered wood floors. High quality engineered wood floors have a top layer that is 4 to 6 mm thick and can be stained and finished up to five times prolonging the life of the. Where engineered hardwood floors are made of 2 or more layers the top layer s thickness meaning the exposed flooring is thin. There are two types of prefinished hardwood floors.

Even at 3mm if the floor is lumpy you risk sanding through to the ply substrate. An engineered hardwood floor as opposed to a traditional hardwood floor made of only wood comprises several layers. Uneven floors such as those with low spots can t be sanded as often because the dips cause more material to be removed in some areas. Engineered wood floors with a top layer that is less than 2 mm thick can be screened which is the process of removing the urethane and applying a new coat but they cannot be refinished.

While installing engineered hardwood floors is a good do it yourself project re staining may not be a job you want to tackle. Over time the flooring may also get some slight warping. It all depends on the thickness of the wear layer. Alternatives to refinishing engineered hardwood flooring.

We offer many options of engineered hardwood flooring with thicker wear layers that will help to extend the lifespan of your. Can be sanded and refinished 2 to 3 times. 4 to 6 mm wear layer. Can be sanded and refinished 3 to 6 times.

In a previous blog we discussed refinishing engineered hardwood floors and how the thickness of the wood layer determines if they can be refinished. If you have the solid wood type you can absolutely refinish it usually between four and seven times before the floor would need to be completely replaced. Can you refinish it by sanding and staining it. It must be installed with nails staples or glue.

Engineered wood flooring is usually 4 8mm and is good for sanding and refinishing. Solid wood which is made of actual planks of real wood and engineered wood. An engineered hardwood floor is made up of layers plies of real wood that are adhered together to make the board more structurally stable than solid hardwood. If you are not sure about the wear layer of a floor you ve purchased from us give us a call.

In most cases yes.