Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Engineered floor compression hardiness
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tizeye
05-26-06, 05:06 AM
First, I have tenatively ruled out laminates (and engineered 'multiboard panels' as I dislike the "patchwork" effect of the panels abruptly ending 3 boards at the same point every 4 feet. Plus wood is nicer/richer and worth the extra expense in my opinion. That leaves either engineered or solid individual boards. Solid boards tenatively ruled out due to necessary 3/4 sub over concrete raises total height to 1 1/2" and the related problems there.
Currently looking at gluing engineered to concrete (well dried/cured after 25 yrs) rather than the floating method - noting previous post as pro's viewing floating as "temporary floor" plus issues of heavy furniture impacting the float shift.
QUESTION: With the thin hardwood finish layer and the softer wood material making up the other plies, what is the compression resistance that the engineered floor would have to heavy furniture - piano, solid oak entertainment center, filled bookshelves etc. ? Referring to static placement (not moving about over plywood scraps) causing dents in the floor. I didn't even think of this until a salesman mentioned it while trying to convince me to use laminate noting it has the best compression strenght. Should I consider solid instead?
Thanks.
Currently looking at gluing engineered to concrete (well dried/cured after 25 yrs) rather than the floating method - noting previous post as pro's viewing floating as "temporary floor" plus issues of heavy furniture impacting the float shift.
QUESTION: With the thin hardwood finish layer and the softer wood material making up the other plies, what is the compression resistance that the engineered floor would have to heavy furniture - piano, solid oak entertainment center, filled bookshelves etc. ? Referring to static placement (not moving about over plywood scraps) causing dents in the floor. I didn't even think of this until a salesman mentioned it while trying to convince me to use laminate noting it has the best compression strenght. Should I consider solid instead?
Thanks.