Engineered flooring refers to a product which has a real wood surface laminated to a real wood backing. Because these floors are very stable (they resist the otherwise normal expansion and contraction of wood), they are the flooring of choice for a concrete base – such as found in condominiums or basements. Engineered flooring is an ideal option when considering flooring in certain exotic species that tend to be less stable in our environment. Depending on the product, they are either glued directly to the concrete or installed over foam or cork using a floating floor system. Some products available require that the boards be glued together whereas others simply click together and float without the need for glue.
Products Available:
Mirage offers engineered pre-finished hardwood flooring with tongue and groove Micro-V bevel on four sides. The sawn hardwood surface is the thickest available in engineered flooring – 5/32” (4mm) on a five ply plywood base measuring 7/32” (6mm).
The flooring can be installed over wood, concrete or radiant heating system and can be stapled, nailed or glued down depending on the sub-floor. Herringbone is also available and can be installed in a single, double pattern or in an English pattern (bricks). In addition, the longer length strips (7/8”) can be laid in a basket or cube pattern.
Features:
Warranty Lifetime structural limited warranty. 25-year residential wear finish warranty. 3-year light commercial wear finish warranty.
This engineered line offers the smallest “micro V” in the industry and superior lengths. The product is 7 ply and totals 9/16” in thickness. It has a 3mm solid sawn face veneer. This product can be nailed, glued or floated over existing floor.
Features:
Warranty Lifetime structural warranty. 25-year Armour-Kote wear warranty.
Torly’s offers a glue-less system and patented Uni-Clic joint. The floors can be installed on, above or below grade. A practical floor that can be floated over existing floors – wood, ceramic or concrete. A convenient choice that can be walked on immediately after installation. Can be re-installed 3 times when reusing the floor.
Features:
Warranty 25 year wear warranty. Lifetime structural warranty.
Bruce engineered floors are assembled from multiple-layers of hardwood bonded together in a cross-grain fashion. This creates a floor of exceptional strength and dimensional stability that can be installed in practically any room … even the basement. Designed for easy glue-or-staple-down installation, engineered wood floors can be installed over most sub-floors … and are your best choice for installation over concrete sub-floors.
Features:
Warranty 5,10,15 & 25 year finish warranty available depending on which product line chosen