Engineered Wood installed in a finished room Antique oak herringbone

08Materials

Engineered Wood

Real wood on top, stability underneath.

01Our view

A real hardwood wear layer bonded to a cross-laminated core, so wide planks stay flat through a New England winter and over radiant heat. We specify wood alongside the tile and stone around it, so the thresholds, heights and tones are settled before anything is ordered.

Engineered Wood surface detail French chevron oak

02Where it works

  • Living and dining rooms
  • Bedrooms and studies
  • Kitchens, beside stone and tile
  • Over radiant heating
  • Herringbone and chevron entries

03What to know

Wear layer
The top layer of real wood can be sanded and refinished. A thicker wear layer allows more refinishing over the life of the floor.
Stability
A cross-laminated core resists the seasonal movement that makes wide solid planks cup and gap. The wood still needs acclimating on site before installation.
Where wood meets stone
Wood and tile have different thicknesses and setting beds. We plan the substrate so the two finish flush, with or without a transition profile.
Moisture
Concrete slabs and basements are moisture-tested before installation, and the method (glue-down, floating or nailed) is chosen to suit.

At a glance

Construction
Real hardwood wear layer on a multi-ply or cross-laminated core
Formats
Wide plank, long length, herringbone, chevron
Finishes
Oiled, matte lacquer, brushed, smoked, reactive stains
Installation
Glue-down, floating or nail-down, chosen to suit the substrate
Radiant heat
Suitable with most products; confirm the manufacturer rating

04What we carry

Northern Oak, chosen for its construction.

Engineered oak flooring in a finished room Engineered Northern Oak flooring
Premium collection
Engineered American Northern Oak on a balanced 3-ply construction, in live-sawn, rift-sawn and character grades.
Restoration collection
The same oak and construction in aged and reactive tones, for floors that should look settled from the first day.

Engineered Wood for your project?

Book a consultation and we will have samples out and ready for your drawings.