Engineered Timber Floors

Engineered wood flooring offers the natural beauty of real timber with added stability. It's constructed with a hardwood top layer and a multi-layer plywood base layer, making it suitable for most areas of the home, including high traffic living spaces and bedrooms.

Engineered timber flooring can also be used with underfloor heating, depending on the product. Premium options like the Shankar Oak Engineered Wide Plank deliver a stunning finish and can be glued down or floated with underlay. It's more premium in price than laminate but adds long-term value and a high-end finish to your home.

At Stakelums Home and Hardware we offer a wide range of engineered wood flooring options to our customers, with expert advice to ensure you choose the best option for your home. Visit our flooring showroom in Ireland or call (0504) 21900 for flooring advice or to arrange a personal consultation.

FAQs

1. What is engineered wood flooring?

Engineered wood flooring is a real wood product made up of a hardwood top layer bonded to a multi-layer plywood or HDF base. This construction gives it the authentic look and feel of solid timber but with greater stability, making it less prone to warping, swelling or shrinking due to temperature and humidity changes ideal for Irish homes.

2. Can engineered wood flooring be used with underfloor heating?

Yes, engineered wood flooring is one of the best timber options for use with underfloor heating, thanks to its stable multi-layer construction that handles temperature changes better than solid wood. Always check the specific product's compatibility before installation.

3. What is the difference between engineered wood and solid wood flooring?

Solid wood flooring is milled from a single piece of hardwood, while engineered wood has a real hardwood top layer over a plywood base. Engineered wood is more dimensionally stable, works better with underfloor heating, can be installed over concrete subfloors, and is often more affordable.

4. How long does engineered wood flooring last?

Quality engineered wood flooring typically lasts 20–30 years or more with proper care. Many engineered floors can also be lightly sanded and refinished once or twice during their lifespan, depending on the thickness of the hardwood top layer, extending their life even further.