What is engineered hardwood?
Let’s start with what is engineered hardwood. Engineered hardwood is a more eco-friendly alternative made by binding pieces of real wood, scrap wood and shredded wood fibers to create products that look and act like wood but are designed to be stronger and more durable.
Using sliced cutting and precision staining techniques, designers can combine unique patterns and shapes in each plank, creating a beautiful merriment in each flooring installation.
Engineered hardwood can come in a variety of patterns and colors. Our Luxury Engineered Hardwood is strongly influenced by lush woodlands, treetop canopies and the overall well-being benefits of connecting with nature. Sophisticated and soothing, this luxury hardwood is crafted by skilled artisans who practice their craft in time-honored traditions, combined with advanced manufacturing techniques to create a breathtaking effect.
Boasting the most desirable knots, grains and splits, each wood floor plank is radiant heat approved and hand graded for a flawless finish. Our Lila Collection offers highly versatile designs that cover the lightest blondes and grays to the darkest browns, making it the perfect solution when installed to entryways, kitchen and bathroom floors or any other room throughout your interiors, including mudrooms and basements.
Now that you know what engineered is — here are some ways engineered hardwood is changing the landscape of flooring.
Why is Engineered hardwood important?
Engineered wood products are poised to replace larger sizes of high-quality solid-sawn dimension lumber and timbers in the future. The old-growth forests that supplied large, high-grade materials are nearly depleted, with remaining reserves mostly protected from harvesting in national parks, wilderness areas, and similar zones. This is why we have seen such dramatic price increases in hardwood over the years.
Today’s forest resources primarily consist of second- and third-generation trees managed sustainably on 30–80-year rotations. These younger trees yield smaller diameter logs, resulting in dimension lumber and timbers with more natural features like knots and juvenile wood, which can impact strength and performance.
While smaller dimension lumber (up to 51×254 mm (2×10 in.)) and timbers (up to 254×254 mm (10×10 in.)) will remain abundant, the availability of larger members, particularly in superior grades, is uncertain.
Therefore, the future of structural wood products lies in engineered alternatives such as glue-laminated timber, laminated veneer lumber, wood I-joists, parallel strand lumber, laminated strand lumber, metal plate connected trusses, plywood, and oriented strand board. These engineered wood products can be manufactured from trees no larger than 305 mm (12 in.) in diameter or from dimension lumber no wider than 102 mm (4 in.), yet they can achieve longer lengths than traditional sawn logs.
Engineered wood products effectively distribute knots and other natural variations within their structure, enhancing overall product uniformity and predictability of performance compared to solid-sawn materials. This characteristic results in narrower ranges of stiffness and strength across individual pieces, supporting higher allowable design values and more consistent in-service performance.
How is engineered hardwood is changing the landscape of flooring?
Sustainability and Safety
Engineered hardwood is crafted using sustainable harvesting methods, promoting natural resource conservation. Moreover, each plank meets stringent indoor air quality standards, including GreenGuard Gold, CARB, TSCA, and FloorScore certifications, ensuring minimal emissions of harmful chemicals. Adherence to the Lacey Act further underscores our dedication to combating illegal harvesting and promoting forest conservation.
Craftsmanship and Innovation
Each plank of luxury hardwood is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship and advanced manufacturing techniques. Skilled artisans blend time-honored traditions with modern precision, resulting in a flooring experience that is both sophisticated and soothing. The use of sliced cutting and precision staining techniques allows for unique patterns and shapes in every plank, ensuring a breathtaking effect in any space.
Unmatched Quality and Design
Boasting the most desirable knots, grains, and splits, each plank is not only visually stunning but also practical. Radiant heat approval and hand grading ensure a flawless finish that enhances any room, from entryways to kitchens, bathrooms, and beyond.
Durability and Peace of Mind
Backed by a limited lifetime structural warranty, the Lila Series offers peace of mind and long-term durability. With a worry-free satin finish and CrystaLux™ Ultra formulation for ultimate protection against wear and tear, these floors are designed to withstand the demands of residential and commercial settings alike. Our proprietary ZeroSlip™ technology ensures a safe surface even in high-traffic areas, making Lila engineered hardwoods a reliable choice for any space.
Explore our Lila Luxury Engineered Hardwood Collection today and discover how we blend natural inspiration with unmatched craftsmanship and innovation. Whether you’re designing a residential sanctuary or a commercial masterpiece, Lila Flooring offers versatile, sustainable, and exquisite flooring solutions that elevate every environment. https://lmphome.com/
Sources:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/engineered-wood-products
https://dendro.com.tr/en/blog/history-of-engineered-wood-flooring
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