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Engineered plank flooring

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What is an engineered wood floor?

Wiking's plank floors, regardless of width and thickness, are constructed in three layers of wood with a front and a back facing the same direction. The middle layer of wood is cross-layered, which reduces the wood's natural movements by up to 70% compared to traditional solid plank floors, thus making the planks more stable and dimensionally stable, and therefore suitable for underfloor heating.

The production method provides the same aesthetic expression in the finished floor as traditional solid wood floors.
Only the best wood is selected for the top layer/wear layer, which is 4-9 mm thick, so it can withstand many sandings, should it become necessary in the future.

Our engineered wood floors are both durable and
have a long lifespan, making them an obvious choice for any room.

A craft that passes through several skilled hands

Engineered vs. solid wood flooring

Differences in flooring

To the naked eye, there is no visible difference between an engineered and a solid plank floor.
Wiking's engineered wooden floors consist of several layers of wood glued together, where the top layer/wear layer is made of wood veneer in the type of wood you choose for your floor. Solid wooden floors are made of one type of wood all the way through.

Facts about engineered flooring:

Dimensionally stable with a three-layer construction, where the middle layer consists of cross-laid pine planks.
Dimensionally stable with a cross-laid pine core.
More stable with temperature and humidity changes in the indoor climate.
Suitable for underfloor heating.
Easy installation with a smart click system without the need for tools.
Engineered floors from Wiking Gulve have a thicker wear layer than other engineered floors on the market.
The extra thick wear layer extends the floor's lifespan and ensures efficient use of wood resources over time.

Facts about solid floors:

Long lifespan – can be sanded and refinished many times.
Requires a professional floor layer for installation.
More sensitive to moisture and temperature fluctuations.
Installation requires more preparation and typically fastening to joists.
Improved acoustics - provides a compact and pleasant step sound

Solid Floor

Engineered flooring

Are you in doubt?

Order a wood sample

We will send a wood sample directly to your home, so that you can leisurely, and with your own senses, see and feel how the chosen wooden floor will fit into your dreams for your home.

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