Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Kempas flooring
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fx72
09-13-04, 07:42 AM
While looking for flooring, I cam across Kempas flooring by Bruce at Lowes. I did a little research about this wood and found that it not as stable compared to other wood. It is prone to shrinking and swelling. Does anyone have any experience with this type of wood? Will I have a problem with this wood installed in my house on Long Island? I also understand that it changes color over time, but that is not a problem.
twelvepole
09-18-04, 11:06 AM
All natural wood floors change color over time due to exposure to light. Some species are more photo sensitive than others. Kempas will darken and acquire a rich red patina. It is a very hard wood, 135% harder than red oak. Kempas is a beautiful flooring product.
The Bruce Kempas Plank is an engineered wood product. Engineered wood products claim to more dimensionally stable than solid hardwood because a thin layer of real wood is adhered to usually 3-5 plies of wood substrate. The more plies the better. The thicker the veneer layer (nothing less than 1/8") the better. The Bruce Kempas Plank reportedly has 7 plies. It can be glued or stapled down. The total plank thickness is 3/8".
Kempas grows in Malaysia and Indonesia. It is a popular floor in the Middle East. It is prone to shrinking in dry climates. Maintaining temperature and humidity levels in the home is important for all species of hardwood flooring. Temperature should be around 70-75 degrees. Humidity, measured by a hygrometer, should be 35-55%. Hygrometers can usually be found where they sell thermometers. Humidity levels will vary between the different rooms in your home.
The Bruce Kempas Plank is an engineered wood product. Engineered wood products claim to more dimensionally stable than solid hardwood because a thin layer of real wood is adhered to usually 3-5 plies of wood substrate. The more plies the better. The thicker the veneer layer (nothing less than 1/8") the better. The Bruce Kempas Plank reportedly has 7 plies. It can be glued or stapled down. The total plank thickness is 3/8".
Kempas grows in Malaysia and Indonesia. It is a popular floor in the Middle East. It is prone to shrinking in dry climates. Maintaining temperature and humidity levels in the home is important for all species of hardwood flooring. Temperature should be around 70-75 degrees. Humidity, measured by a hygrometer, should be 35-55%. Hygrometers can usually be found where they sell thermometers. Humidity levels will vary between the different rooms in your home.