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ENGINEERED TIMBER FLOORING
Engineered flooring (also known as floating timber flooring) is a layer of dressed wood, which is laminated to a cross-directional hardwood ply backing. Engineered timber boards can be installed either by floating timber floors over the sub-floor or fixing the engineered boards using adhesive and nails over most sub-floor systems. There is a choice of prefinished or raw boards available when making a floating floor, with each having advantages. If you do choose our raw floorboards, we offer a premium sanding and polishing service, giving them the look and feel of traditional solid timber flooring.
Types of timber for engineered flooring
We have a range of different engineered timber floors you can choose from, each with its own unique qualities.
BLACKBUTT – EUCALYPTUS PILULARIS
Blackbutt – Eucalyptus Pilularis is a species that grows in abundance in the coastal forests in New South Wales and southern Queensland. The common name is derived from the distinctive black, charcoal look that is only on the base of the trunk. This type of solid timber flooring is renowned for both its strength and versatility of application. Blackbutt is a straight-grained timber, a mixture of cream to pale brown, sometimes with a slight tinge of pink.
SPOTTED GUM ENGINEERED FLOORING
Spotted Gum – Eucalyptus Malculata is a large native hardwood that grows along the NSW coastal fringe into Queensland. Soft mottled colours of chocolate brown and pale straw caused as the tree sheds elliptical strips of bark, striking back sawn grain, gum veins, and attractive fiddle backs are all part of why Spotted Gum is highly sort after for use in engineered timber floors.
OAK ENGINEERED FLOORING
Oak – Quercus Robur / Quercus Petraea is naturally pale brown–yellow. Excellent staining properties enhance a broad range of staining options. When clear coatings are applied to enhance an oak floor’s natural elegance and sophistication, a general warmth will flood the room. Engineered oak timber flooring is a clear stand-out for today’s modern homes, and our oak flooring products are the best in Brisbane.
Why choose Moreton’s for your floating floorboards?
We offer a wide range of high-quality timber materials to suit your preferences and style for engineered wood flooring. Whether you prefer the look of spotted gum, engineered oak flooring, or something else entirely, our professional timber experts are happy to help. Our team will guide you in selecting the perfect floating wood floor that aligns with your vision and complements your space. If you’re looking to install new floors or bring new life to your current flooring, Moreton’s provides the highest-quality flooring services in Brisbane. Give us a call today!
ENGINEERED TIMBER FLOOR FAQs
What’s the difference between engineered timber flooring and laminate flooring?
Though they appear to be similar, laminate flooring is entirely synthetic, giving it a different feel from hardwood timber flooring. Laminate flooring also does not showcase the natural features of timber or the pattern variations and genuine colour of engineered wooden flooring.
While the initial cost of engineered timber flooring in Brisbane may be higher, it’s an investment that guarantees many years of top-notch quality flooring. By choosing engineered floorboards, you not only enjoy the timeless beauty of real timber but also ensure long-term satisfaction and value.
Why should I choose engineered timber floorboards over traditional solid flooring?
Something that may surprise you is that engineered timber floors can actually be cheaper than standard solid timber floors. Engineered timber flooring products also adapt easily to different conditions, unlike some traditional Australian hardwood timber that may warp, shrink, fade, expand or move.
Ultimately, the choice is yours to make based on your taste and what you prefer. If engineered timber products are not for you, we have plenty of other high-quality flooring products to choose from.
Why are engineered timber floors called floating floors?
This type of flooring is referred to as floating timber flooring due to its floating installation method. Unlike traditional timber flooring, engineered timber is not nailed or glued to the subfloor. Instead, the engineered timber ‘floats’ on top of it, as the individual planks are connected to each other through various interlocking mechanisms, such as tongue and groove or click-lock systems.
Another term you have heard of is hybrid timber flooring, which also refers to engineered timber flooring/timber floating floors. This third term ‘hybrid flooring’ stems from the fact floating timber floorboards combine the best features of laminate or vinyl flooring with the natural appeal of timber.
So whether you call it a floating timber floor, an engineered timber floor or a hybrid timber floor, just know that the team at Moreton’s can do it for you.